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Etymology

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From Gott (god) +‎ -es- +‎ Urteil (judgment).

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Noun

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Gottesurteil n (strong, genitive Gottesurteils, plural Gottesurteile)

  1. ordeal (trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test)

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