'Deicide' definitions:

Definition of 'Deicide'

From: GCIDE
  • Deicide \De"i*cide\, n. [L. deicida a deicide (in sense 2); deus god + c[ae]dere to cut, kill: cf. F. d['e]icide.]
  • 1. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • Earth profaned, yet blessed, with deicide. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. One concerned in putting Christ to death. [1913 Webster]