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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crucifix, -fixt, n. [ME. (a 1225) and OF. crucifix, L. crucifixus.] An image of Christ on the cross; a figure of the cross.c1450-2 Howlat 340.
He bure … Thre crovnis and a crucifix all of cler gold 1450 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 202.
A gryit crois gylt with ane crucifix 1474 Reg. Morton II. 243.
Ane chene of gold with ane crucifix of gold Ib.
The said chen and crucifix 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 233.
Tua crucifixtis of gold 1508 Ib. IV. 94.
To the men that brocht the censaris and the crucifixt to the king 1529 Antiq. Aberd. & B. IV. 230.
Ane antepend before the altar … bordourit with gold crucifix and ymagery 1535 Stewart 34804.
Ane crucifix … In quhome the image of our Saluiour Affix[i]t wes
