Críost

Irish (Donegal)

proper noun
Definitions
  • Christ

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish Críst derived from Latin Christus (Christ) derived from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Christ, annointed, anointed, messiah, the annointed one) derived from מָשִׁיחַ (anointed).

Origin

מָשִׁיחַ

Gloss

anointed

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