crucifier

English

Etymology

From Middle English crucifier; equivalent to crucify + -er.

Noun

crucifier (plural crucifiers)

  1. One who crucifies.
    • 1902, John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide
      I mind him well as he sat in his chair or daundered through Caulds, a kind word for every one and sage counsel in time of distress, but withal a severe man to himself and a crucifier of the body.

French

Pronunciation

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Verb

crucifier

  1. to crucify

Conjugation

Further reading


Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From crucifien + -er; compare Old French crucefieor.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkriu̯sifiːər(ə)/, /ˈkrusifiːər(ə)/

Noun

crucifier (plural crucifiers) (Late Middle English)

  1. One who crucifies.
  2. (figuratively) An enemy of Christianity.

Descendants

  • English: crucifier

References

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