venefice

Meanings

• noun

  A person who administers poison or venom, especially as an agent of the law.

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Variants

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benefice , beneficed , benefices , beneficing

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Etymology

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From Latin venēfacēre, to make venomous.

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Trivia

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1. Veneficii were often depicted in art and literature as wearing pointed hats and carrying long, thin staffs.

2. The word 'venefice' is not commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in some legal and medical contexts.

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1. venom: A toxic substance secreted by an animal for use as a defense or to kill and digest its prey.

2. poison: A substance that causes harm or death when ingested, inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, veneficii were often accused of witchcraft and sorcery, and were subjected to trials and executions. Veneficii were also believed to possess the power to inflict harm through the use of poisons and curses.

How to Memorize "venefice"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a robe and carrying a vial of poison, administering it to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a snake, as veneficii were often associated with serpents and their venomous bites.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veneficii: Venom-makers, Foes-defeaters' to remember the meaning of the word.

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