De"i*cide (?), n. [L. deicida a
deicide (in sense 2); deus god + cædere to cut,
kill: cf. F. déicide.] 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.