An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A person or thing that suffers harm or death, from another or from some adverse act or circumstance.

Etymology (EN): M.Fr. victime, from L. victima “sacrificial animal.”

Etymology (PE): Lišé, from Mid.Pers. lyš- / rêš- “to wound, hurt;” Pers. riš, rêš “wound;” Av. raēš- “to get hurt, suffer damage;” cf. Skt. reṣ “to get harmed.”