Christhood

[ krahyst-hood ]

/ ˈkraɪst hʊd /

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noun

the condition of being a Christ.

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Origin of Christhood

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at Christ, -hood

Words nearby Christhood

christcross, christcross-row, christen, Christendom, christening, Christhood, Christian, Christian Action, Christian Brethren, Christian Brother, Christian Brothers

How to use Christhood in a sentence

His Christhood was thought of as something in the future, not yet realized.
The Making of the New Testament|Benjamin W. Bacon

British Dictionary definitions for Christhood

Christhood

/ (ˈkraɪsthʊd) /

noun

the state of being the Christ, the anointed one of God

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