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crucifixion|kruːsɪˈfɪkʃən|
[17th c. ad. mod. (16th c.) L. crucifixiōn-em, n. of action f. crucifī-gere to crucify: in F. occasional from c 1600, but never yet admitted by the Academy.]
1. a. The action of crucifying, or of putting to death on a cross. b. spec. the Crucifixion: that of Jesus Christ on Calvary.
1649Jer. Taylor Gt. Exemp. iii. Ad §15. 132 The accidents happening from the apprehension till the crucifixion of Jesus. a1729R. Moss Serm. (1738) VIII. 364 The Jews, who had no such legal Punishment as Crucifixion. 1855Milman Lat. Chr. iii. v. I. 375 The abolition of Crucifixion as a punishment by Constantine was an act..of religious reverence. 1858J. Martineau Stud. Chr. 129 So studiously is every allusion to the crucifixion avoided.
2. fig.
†a. Torture, severe pain or anguish (quot. 1648).
b. The action of ‘crucifying’ or mortifying (passions, sins, etc.).
1648Herrick Hesper., To Sycamores, Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love? a1711Ken Hymnarium Poet. Wks. 1721 II. 111 They'll be my constant Crucifixions here. 1838Pusey Par. Serm. (1873) III. iii, A crucifixion of our passions, appetites, desires.
c. (See quot.)
1917A. G. Empey From Fire Step 149 The famous Field Punishment No. 1. Tommy has nicknamed it ‘crucifixion’. It means that a man is spread-eagled on a limber wheel two hours a day for twenty-one days. During this time he only gets water, bully beef, and biscuits for his chow. You get ‘crucified’ for repeated minor offences.
3. A picture or representation of the Crucifixion of Christ.
1841W. Spalding Italy & It. Isl. II. 353 The masterpiece..is the celebrated Crucifixion. 1859Jephson Brittany viii. 113 An incongruous collection of Crucifixions and Venuses. |