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Etymology of the English word crucifix

the English word crucifix
derived from the Old French word crucifix
derived from the Latin word crucifixus (crucified; crucifix)
derived from the Late Latin word crucifigere (crucify; attach to a cross)

Date

The earliest known usage of crucifix in English dates from the 13th century.

Cognates

Dutch crucifix, French crucifix, German Kruzifix, Italian crocifisso, Norwegian krusifiks, Spanish crucifixo, Swedish krucifix

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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