v. t.
Worshipers, who not only immolate to them [ the deities ] the lives of men, but . . . the virtue and honor of women. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. immolatio: cf. F. immolation. ]
n. [ L. ] One who offers in sacrifice; specifically, one of a sect of Russian fanatics who practice self-mutilation and sacrifice.