Phrase guide
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The historical cross on which Christ died.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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A church, religious institute, or educational institution dedicated to the cross on which Jesus died.
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A place in the United States:
A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
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A place in the United States:
A minor city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
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A place in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky.
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A place in the United States:
A neighbourhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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A place in the United States:
A township in Clay County, Minnesota.
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A place in the United States:
An unincorporated community in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
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A place in England:
A suburb of Wallsend, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3167).
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A place in England:
A settlement in Clent parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO9278).
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A barangay of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
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A cross as a Christian symbol of the crucifixion of Christ
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History
From Middle English Holy Crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.
From Middle English holy cros, holy crosse, equivalent to holy + cross.
Across languages
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