SportsAugust 17, 2026

enshrinement

en-SHRYN-ment

Definition

The formal act or ceremony of inducting someone into an honored group, specifically the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Etymology

Derived from the word shrine, adding the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into' and the suffix '-ment' to denote an action or result. It originally referred to placing relics in a sacred container or shrine before evolving to describe modern honors.

In the news

The article mentions that Von Miller's enshrinement speech will likely include reflections on the various NFL teams he played for throughout his legendary career.

Von Miller eyes storybook ending to Hall of Fame career by helping hometown Cowboys replace Micah Parsons

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