Meanings
plural crucifiers
- One who crucifies.
Oh, this render of hearts, this murderer of love, this perpetual crucifier of Christ, […]
1844, The Christian, volume 1, page 4981 more example
I mind him well as he sat in his chair or daundered through Caulds, a kind word for every one and sage counsel in time of distress, but withal a severe man to himself and a crucifier of the body.
1902, John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide
Origin
- Middle Englishcrucifier
- Englishcrucifier
From Middle English crucifier; equivalent to crucify + -er.
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