CRUCIFY

v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet. They cried, saying, Crucify him, cricify him. Luke xxiii. 21.

2.
v.

To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify. They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. Gal. v. 24.

3.
v.

To vex or torment. Beau. & FL.


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