(A Latin Cross mounted on three steps)

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• Calvary cross — noun a Latin cross set on three steps • Syn: ↑cross of Calvary • Hypernyms: ↑Cross * * * noun Usage: usually capitalized 1st C : a Latin cross set upon three steps or upon a mount called also cross Calvary, cross of Calvary * * * Calvary cross …   Useful english dictionary

• Calvary cross — noun Date: 1826 a Latin cross usually mounted on three steps see cross illustration …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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