Etymology

crucifixion

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Today it means: An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. Full definition →

Middle English crucifixioun
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcrucifixioun
  2. English todaycrucifixion

From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō.

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