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Meanings of crucifix in English
Synonyms
Examples for "rood"
Examples for "rood"
1
Between the divisions a path should be left, one rood in breadth.
2
A special altar, called the rood-altar, used to stand under the screen.
3
They trooped up the rood, an excited group; Keineth and Peggy in advance.
4
A voice out of the rood-loft cut short the eloquent declamation.
5
A very effective rood screen separates the choir from the nave.
1
This we perceive at once if we compare Stephens' four lines, beginning "Christ was on Rood tree" with Kemble's:
Usage of crucifix in English
1
Kathleen looked at Terence and clutched the little crucifix in her hand.
2
There was an altar in it, and over the altar a crucifix.
3
Truth is, your crucifix to his eye probably did more long-term damage.
4
The glittering crucifix fell onto the hardwood floor and disappeared from sight.
5
Langdon glanced at Fache's crucifix, uncertain how to phrase his next point.
6
He held the crucifix on high, defiant that Christ's symbol would triumph.
7
A crucifix of inferior workmanship and realistically painted hung opposite the door.
8
The crucifix in the hospital chapel is one I haven't seen before.
9
Then she rolled aside, and the crucifix fell on to the floor.
10
Father Austin turned to the crucifix and his strength and fire returned.
11
Yes, the pearls, and the brooch, too, along with the silver crucifix.
12
Her eyes rested on the silver crucifix, the beloved symbol of redemption.
13
At one end was a huge crucifix, the standard of the inquisition.
14
An ivory crucifix was the only object upon the high, old-fashioned chimney-piece.
15
And a crucifix at the top, a book of prayer and invocation.
16
He recovered himself immediately and knelt down before the crucifix to pray.
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Crucifix through the time
Crucifix across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common