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Crucifixion

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Crucifixion
Crucifixion Cru`ci*fix"ion (kr?`s?-f?k"sh?n), n. 1. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment. [1913 Webster]

2. The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross. [1913 Webster]

3. Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial. [1913 Webster]

Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love? --Herrick. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

  
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