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单词 scaphismus
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Definition of scaphismus in English:

scaphismus

(also scaphism)
noun skəˈfɪzməs
  • A method of execution said to have been practised by the ancient Persians, in which the victim was secured within a small enclosed space, such as that formed by the cavities of two small boats placed together, so that only the head and other extremities protruded, and was left to die.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Eunapius' Lyves of Philosophers. From post-classical Latin scaphismus from classical Latin scapha boat (scapho-) + -ismus.

Definition of scaphismus in US English:

scaphismus

(also scaphism)
nounskəˈfɪzməs
  • A method of execution said to have been practised by the ancient Persians, in which the victim was secured within a small enclosed space, such as that formed by the cavities of two small boats placed together, so that only the head and other extremities protruded, and was left to die.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Eunapius' Lyves of Philosophers. From post-classical Latin scaphismus from classical Latin scapha boat ( scapho-) + -ismus.

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