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Etymology of the Latin word crucifixus

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

Derivations in other languages

French crucifix, Portuguese crucifixo, Spanish crucifijo

Usage

Word found in Church Latin, Late Latin



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