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Webster 1913 Edition

Crucifixion

Cruˊci-fix′ion

(kr?ˊs?-f?k′sh?n)
,
Noun.
1.
The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
2.
The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
3.
Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.
Do ye prove
What
crucifixions
are in love?
Herrick.

Webster 1828 Edition

Crucifixion

CRUCIFIXION

,
Noun.
[See Crucifix.] The nailing or fastening of a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the act or punishment of putting a criminal to death by nailing him to a cross.

Definition 2024

crucifixión

crucifixión

See also: crucifixion

Spanish

Noun

crucifixión f ‎(plural crucifixiones)

  1. crucifixion; execution on a cross.

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