cross-bearer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cross-bearer
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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
Midway between the files walked a cross-bearer, followed by a Nazarene, who 65 uplifted the standard of St. Andrew's Cross in red on a black ground.
From Spanish Highways and Byways by Katharine Lee Bates
The procession of bishops, with the Host and tapers, is sweeping along, when suddenly the cross-bearer before the triple-crowned and vested Pope starts aside to witness the unexpected arrival.
From Curious Myths of the Middle Ages by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould
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