An archaic religious term referring to a person or thing that is crucified, or a representation of the crucified Christ.
From Latin 'crucifigere' meaning 'to crucify,' combining 'crux' (cross) and 'figere' (to fasten or fix). Used in medieval Latin religious texts and liturgy.
This formal Latin term appears in old religious manuscripts and church records where clerks needed a specific term to reference depictions of the Crucifixion in art and liturgy!
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