cross-bearer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cross-bearer
Example Sentences
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All joking aside, the intent of the cross-bearer is relevant, as our lawyer-governor knows but neglected to mention.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2016
Behind the verger walked a cross-bearer, the Canterbury choristers and seven decrepit beadsmen.
From Time Magazine Archive
This time Maxime del Sarte, who styles himself descendant of great Andrea del Sarto, has fashioned Him from clay in the mold of a cross-bearer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Just before the cardinals, came a cross-bearer, supported on either side by men in showy surplices carrying lights, and then came the long and brilliant line of white-headed cardinals, in scarlet and ermine.
From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker
The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
From The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni by Manzoni, Alessandro
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