- crociarius
- /krowsiyeriyss/ A cross-bearer, who went before the prelate
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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crociarius — /krowsiyeriyss/ A cross bearer, who went before the prelate … Black's law dictionary
crozier — late 13c., from O.Fr. crocier, from M.L. crociarius bearer of a cross, from crocia cross; also from O.Fr. croisier one who bears or has to do with a cross (see CROSS (Cf. cross)). The two words merged in Middle English. Technically, the bearer of … Etymology dictionary
crozier — /ˈkroʊziə/ (say krohzeeuh) noun 1. the pastoral staff of a bishop or an abbot, hooked at one end like a shepherd s crook. 2. Botany the circinate young frond of a fern. Also, crosier. {shortened form of crosier staff, staff carried by the crosier …
crozier — This word (from the Latin crociarius, meaning bearer of a cross ) originally referred to the person who carried the pastoral staff of a bishop or abbot, but now commonly refers to the pastoral staff itself, which symbolizes the pastoral care… … Glossary of theological terms
crociary — Eccl. (ˈkrəʊʃɪərɪ) [ad. med.L. crociarius, f. crocia crosier.] ‘The person who carried the crosier before the abbot or bishop’ (Ash 1775) … Useful english dictionary
