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cross

Pronunciation: /krɔs/

“cross” is a Middle English word. Its 10 meanings in English:

noun

  1. A cross or gibbet (wooden frame for execution).
  2. The Holy Cross; Christ's cross.
  3. A cross in heraldry.
  4. A crucifix (cross-shaped structure).
  5. A crosier (clerical staff)
  6. The intersection of drawn lines, especially as a signature.
  7. Crucifixion; nailing to a cross.
  8. Suffering, penury.
  9. Christianity; the Christian religion.
  10. The sign of the cross.

Etymology

From Old English cros, borrowed from Old Norse kross, borrowed from Old Irish cros, borrowed from Latin crux. Doublet of crouche and croys.

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