A nail used in the crucifixion of Jesus. Frequently as a symbol of the Passion, esp. in devotion or meditation. Frequently in plural.
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| 释义 | the mind > language > malediction > oaths > [interjection] > religious oaths (referring to God) > referring to Jesus > with reference to the Passion or crucifixion (4) nailOE A nail used in the crucifixion of Jesus. Frequently as a symbol of the Passion, esp. in devotion or meditation. Frequently in plural. for the rood!OE In appeals and adjurations, as for the rood!, for Christ's rood!, etc. Obsolete. (by) (God's) nailsc1390 In oaths, etc.: (by) (God's) nails and variants. Cf. god, n. int.phrases 3b(a). Now archaic and rare. for the pashe of Christ?1553 In oaths and asseverations: passion. Chiefly in for the pashe of God, for the pashe of Christ. Cf. passion, n. 5. |
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