Emily Dickinson Lexicon

crucifixion, n. [L. crucifixiōn-em, see crucify, v.] (webplay: feet, God, hands, Lord, put, reject, Son).

1. Death by nailing to a cross; [fig.] death; pain; suffering; torture; state of anguish.
2. Deprivation; parting; separating from one most beloved.