- cross oneself
- ► cross oneself make the sign of the cross in front of one's chest as a sign of Christian reverence or to invoke divine protection.Main Entry: ↑cross
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cross oneself — make the sign of the cross in front of one s chest as a sign of Christian reverence or to invoke divine protection. → cross … English new terms dictionary
cross oneself — v. make the sign of the cross (Catholic religion) … English contemporary dictionary
cross oneself — verb make the sign of the cross; in the Catholic religion • Hypernyms: ↑gesticulate, ↑gesture, ↑motion • Verb Frames: Somebody s … Useful english dictionary
cross — ► NOUN 1) a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or x). 2) an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 3) a cross shaped decoration awarded for bravery or indicating rank in… … English terms dictionary
cross — [krôs, kräs] n. [< ME cros & crois; cros < OE cros & ON kross, both < OIr cros < L crux (gen. crucis), a cross < IE * kreuk , extension of base * (s)ker , to turn, bend > L curvus; ME crois < OFr < L crux] 1. an upright… … English World dictionary
Cross (manga) — Cross 十字 クロス (Juuji Kurosu) Genre Horror, Romance, Supernatural Manga Written by Sumiko Amakawa … Wikipedia
cross — crossable, adj. crossability, n. /kraws, kros/, n., v., adj., crosser, crossest. n. 1. a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, upon which persons were formerly put to death. 2. any object, figure, or mark… … Universalium
cross — [[t]krɔs, krɒs[/t]] n. v. crossed, cross•ing, 1) a figure or object consisting of two lines or pieces intersecting usu. at right angles 2) a wooden structure consisting of an upright and a transverse piece, upon which persons were formerly put to … From formal English to slang
cross — noun 1》 a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×). 2》 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. ↘(the Cross) the cross on which Christ was crucified. 3》 a thing that … English new terms dictionary
Cross of Merit (Netherlands) — Cross of Merit A Cross of Merit. There are several issues and types of this decoration. Awarded by … Wikipedia
