Definition of IMMUREMENT

immurement

Meanings

Plural: immurements

Noun

  • the state of being imprisoned
    • "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon"
  • Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.

Origin / Etymology

From immure + -ment.

Scrabble Score: 16

immurement is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
immurement is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
immurement is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

immurement is a valid Words With Friends word