I.N.R.I.

American  

abbreviation

1. Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.

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INRI British  

abbreviation

1. Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (the inscription placed over Christ's head during the Crucifixion)

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Etymology

Origin of I.N.R.I.

From Late Latin Iēsūs Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum

Example Sentences

The latter is Maltese in form; and has on it, besides the initials of the Latin inscription on the Saviour's cross, I.N.R.I., the Moray star, and other symbols.

From Project Gutenberg

After the death of Babeuf, his friend and inspirer Buonarotti with the aid of Marat's brother founded a masonic lodge, the Amis Sincères, which was affiliated to the Philadelphes, at Geneva, and as "Diacre Mobile" of the "Order of Sublime and Perfect Masons" created three new secret degrees, in which the device of the Rose-Croix I.N.R.I. was interpreted as signifying "Justum necare reges injustos."

From Project Gutenberg

And on it were to be cut the letters "I.N.R.I."

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We will call the book, 'Glad Tidings,' I.N.R.I.

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"I wrote the letters I.N.R.I. at the top."

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