n. [ F., fr. L. mortificatio a killing. See Mortify. ] 1. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified; especially: (a) (Med.) The death of one part of an animal body, while the rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living animal; gangrene. Dunglison. (b) (Alchem. & Old Chem.) Destruction of active qualities; neutralization. [ Obs. ] Bacon. (c) Subjection of the passions and appetites, by penance, abstinence, or painful severities inflicted on the body. [ 1913 Webster ]
The mortification of our lusts has something in it that is troublesome, yet nothing that is unreasonable. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Deep humiliation or shame, from a loss of pride; painful embarassment, usually arising from exposure of a mistake; chagrin; vexation. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
3. That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts discovered by a tedious visit. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Scots Law) A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
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