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Decollation
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What's The Definition Of Decollation?Synonyms | Synonyms for Decollation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Decollation: See Also | Decollation In Webster's Dictionary \De`col*la"tion\, n. [L. decollatio: cf. F.
d['e]collation.]
1. The act of beheading or state of one beheaded; --
especially used of the execution of St. John the Baptist.
2. A painting representing the beheading of a saint or
martyr, esp. of St. John the Baptist.
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