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Word: Crucifixion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin crucifixio(n-), from the verb crucifigere (see crucify)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an ancient form of execution in which a person was nailed or bound to a cross
Short Definition:ancient form of execution in which person was nailed or bound to cross
Examples:- there is little evidence that the Romans used to flog their victims before crucifixion
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