transcription, транскрипция: [ ȯr-ˈdē(-ə)l, ˈȯr-ˌ ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English ordal, from Old English ordāl; akin to Old High German urteil judgment, Old English dāl division — more at deal
Date: before 12th century
1. : a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
ordeal by fire
2. : a severe trial or experience