ces: ordál

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Meaning
means	(noun) a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence trial by ordeal, ordeal
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means	(noun) a severe or trying experience ordeal