01 n. 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 p…
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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.
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The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
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Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.“Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love?” — Herrick.