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1. A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of
timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as
a T, or +, with the horizontal piece
below the upper end of the upright, or as an
X. It was anciently used in the
execution of criminals.

Nailed to the cross

By his own nation.

Milton.

2. The sign or mark of the cross, made
with the finger, or in ink, etc., or actually represented in some
material; the symbol of Christ's death; the ensign and chosen
symbol of Christianity, of a Christian people, and of
Christendom.

The custom of making the sign of the cross
with the hand or finger, as a means of conferring blessing or
preserving from evil, is very old.

Schaff-Herzog Encyc.

Before the cross has waned the crescent's
ray.

Sir W. Scott.

Tis where the cross is preached.


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