Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CRU-CI-FIX'ION
CRU-CI-FIX'ION, n. [See Crucifix.]
The nailing or fastening of a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the act or punishment of putting a criminal to death by nailing him to a cross. – Addison.
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