Etymology

holy cross

Today it means: A cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ Full definition →

Middle English holy cros
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holy cross · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromholy cros
  2. English todayholy cross

From Middle English holy cros, holy crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.

Holy Cross · proper noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromHoly Crosse
  2. English todayHoly Cross

From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.

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