deicide Meaning, Definition & Usage

De"i*cide noun
Etymology
L. deicida a deicide (in sense 2); deus god + cædere to cut, kill: cf. F. déicide.
Definitions
  1. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ. R.
    Earth profaned, yet blessed, with deicide. Prior.
  2. One concerned in putting Christ to death.

Webster 1913