Etymology of the French word crucifix
the Old French word
crucifixderived 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 French dates from the 12th century.
Derivations in other languages
English
crucifixCognates
Dutch
crucifix, English
crucifix, German
Kruzifix, Italian
crocifisso, Norwegian
krusifiks, Spanish
crucifixo, Swedish
krucifixUsage
Word found in Old French
