cross-bearer

American  

[kraws-bair-er, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌbɛər ər, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

1. a person who carries or holds a cross, especially in a religious procession.

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Etymology

Origin of cross-bearer

First recorded in 1530–40; cross + bearer

Example Sentences

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cross-bearer

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

Then the bell rang again; the choir-boy, who was carrying it, left the room first, followed by the two acolytes who bore the tapers, then the cross-bearer, and lastly the priest with the Host.

From The Companions of Jehu by Dumas père, Alexandre

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