Cru'ci-fix, n.

n. [Fr. crucifix, Pr. crucifics, It. crucifisso, crocifisso, L. Lat. crucifixum, from Lat. crux, cross, and figere, fixum, to fix.] 1. An effigy or representation of the sufferings of Christ; a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it. And kissing of her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. Warner. 2. The religion of Christ. [Obs.] Bp. Taylor.