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labarum

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈlæbəɹəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

The Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1658: Nor shall we urge the labarum, and famous Standard of Constantine, or make further use thereof, than as the first Letters in the Name of our Saviour Christ — Sir Thomas Browne, The Garden of Cyrus (Folio Society 2007, p. 168)

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin labarum.