transitive. To make the sign of the cross on (a thing or person) in token of consecration or blessing; or for the purpose of exorcizing a demon…
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| 释义 | society > faith > worship > other practices > carry out other practices [verb (transitive)] > make the sign of the cross > make the sign of the cross on (15) saina900 transitive. To make the sign of the cross on (a thing or person) in token of consecration or blessing; or for the purpose of exorcizing a demon… blessc950 spec. To sanctify or hallow by making the sign of the cross; usually as a defence against evil agencies. esp. reflexive and absol. To cross oneself… markOE transitive. To make the sign of the cross upon (a person, a person's heart, forehead, etc.). Also: to invest (a person) with the sign of the cross… croucha1225 transitive. To cross; to sign with a cross. croise?c1225 transitive. To mark with the sign of the cross; to make the sign of the cross upon or over. signc1300 transitive. To bless or consecrate by making the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross. Frequently with with. crossc1430 To make the sign of the cross upon or over. bemark1544 transitive. ? To mark with the sign of the cross, to cross oneself; = medieval Latin signare. becross1565 transitive. To mark with the sign of the cross; to surround or decorate with crosses. Subcategories:— before baptism (1) — by way of dedication (1) — by way of sanctifying vow (3) — by way of protection or exorcism (1) |
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