idolatry
noun
the religious worship of idols.
idolatress
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a word derived from
idolatry.
Example Sentences
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The idolatress merely sneered, and said “it was but a common thing.”
From John Knox and the Reformation by Andrew Lang
In 1431, the clergy of France, to please the English, had in the name of orthodoxy, and with the tolerance of the Pope, denounced Joan of Arc as 'a heretic and idolatress.'
From Joan of Arc by Ronald Sutherland Gower
While within Mary’s reach, Knox did not encourage resistance against that idolatress; he did not do so till he was safe in France.
From John Knox and the Reformation by Andrew Lang
"Did I dream, Prince," he said, "or did my ears indeed hear you tell that idolatress that you loved her for ever, and did my eyes see you kiss her on the lips?"
From Elissa by Henry Rider Haggard
