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
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
Behind the verger walked a cross-bearer, the Canterbury choristers and seven decrepit beadsmen.
From Time Magazine Archive
After them came fifty gentlemen ushers, also bareheaded, carrying gold maces with knobs as big as a man's head; next a cross-bearer in scarlet, supporting a crucifix adorned with precious stones.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Johnson, Rossiter
The Pontifical cross is borne as usual before the Pope, when going to S. Peter's by an Uditore di Rota, and when returning to His apartments by His cross-bearer who is one of His chaplains.
From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael
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