martelen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɑr.tə.lə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to torture, to torment

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch martelen inherited from Old Dutch martilon derived from Latin martyriō.

Origin

Latin

martyriō

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