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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PASSIONARY

n.A book in which are described the sufferings of saints and martyrs.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PASSIONARY

Pas "sion *a *ry, n. Etym: [L. passionarius: cf. F. passionaire.]

 

Defn: A book in which are described the sufferings of saints and martyrs. T. Warton.