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

First, there was a tall handsome cross-bearer, bearing a long gold cross, of which the front was turned towards his grace the Archbishop.

From The Second Funeral of Napoleon by Thackeray, William Makepeace

Another cross-bearer, behind whom came a gentleman carrying an instrument like a bedroom candlestick.

From The Second Funeral of Napoleon by Thackeray, William Makepeace