Cru'ci-fi'xion, n.

(-fĭk'shun), n. [From Lat. crux, cross, and figere, fixum, to fix; It. crucifissione, crocifissione.]

1. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death.
2. The state of one who is fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
3. Intense suffering or affliction; painful mortification or trial.