cross someone's palm with silver

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Definitions of cross someone's palm with silver words

noun cross someone's palm with silver a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times. 1
noun cross someone's palm with silver any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines. 1
noun cross someone's palm with silver a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write. 1
noun cross someone's palm with silver the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died. 1
noun cross someone's palm with silver a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc. 1
noun cross someone's palm with silver the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English, late Old English cros < Old Norse kross < Old Irish cros (< British Celtic) < Latin crux; see crux

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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