'Crucifixes' definitions:

Definition of 'Crucifixes'

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  • Crucifix \Cru"ci*fix\ (kr?"s?-f?ks), n.; pl. Crucifixes (-?z). [F. crucifix or LL. crucifixum, fr. L. crux, crucis, cross + figere, fixum, to fix. See Cross, and Fix, and cf. Crucify.]
  • 1. A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions. [1913 Webster]
  • The cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix. --Milman. [1913 Webster]
  • And kissing oft her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. --Warner. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The cross or religion of Christ. [R.] --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

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