Crist

Middle English

/kriːst/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Jesus) Christ
  • messiah, saviour

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Crīst derived from Latin Christus (Christ) derived from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Christ, annointed, anointed, messiah, the annointed one).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Χριστός

Gloss

Christ, annointed, anointed, messiah, the annointed one

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