Definition for PET-RI-FI-CA'TION

PET-RI-FI-CA'TION, n.

  1. The process of petrifying.
  2. That which is petrified a petrifaction. [The latter word; is generally used.]
  3. Obduracy; callousness. – Hallywell.

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