[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

crucifix \cru"cifix\ kr?"s?-f?ks, n.; pl. crucifixes -?z.
   f. crucifix or ll. crucifixum, fr. l. crux, crucis, cross +
   figere, fixum, to fix. see cross, and fix, and cf.
   crucify.
   1. a representation in art of the figure of christ upon the
      cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross
      of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the roman
      catholics in their devotions.
      1913 webster

            the cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix.
                                                  --milman.
      1913 webster

            and kissing oft her crucifix,
            unto the block she drew.              --warner.
      1913 webster

   2. the cross or religion of christ. r. --jer. taylor.
      1913 webster
see also:
crucifixes cross fix 

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