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
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 Bates, Katharine Lee
O Lord, Simon of Cyrene, Thy cross-bearer, has naught to boast save only the burden Thy grace has laid upon him.
From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora
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