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Webster 1913 Edition


Cross-bearer

Cross′-bearˊer

(-b?rˊ?r)
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Noun.
(R.C.Ch.)
A subdeacon who bears a cross before an archbishop or primate on solemn occasions.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cross-bearer

CROSS-BEARER

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Noun.
In the Romish church, the chaplain of an archbishop or primate, who bears a cross before him on solemn occasions. Also, a certain officer in the inquisition, who makes a vow before the inquisitors to defend the Catholic faith, though with the loss of fortune and life.

Definition 2024


cross-bearer

cross-bearer

See also: cross bearer

English

Noun

cross-bearer (plural cross-bearers)

  1. Alternative form of cross bearer