Where does “crucifixion” come from?
Crucifixion comes from Latin crucifixio, derived from crucifixus meaning fastened to a cross, from crux meaning cross, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European sek- meaning to cut.
crucifixion (English): An execution by being nailed or tied to an...
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- An execution by being nailed or tied to an...
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