Crucify

krōō′si-fī, v.t. to put to death by fixing the hands and feet to a cro : to subdue completely: to mortify: to torment:— pa.p. cru′cified. — ns. Crucifī′er , one who crucifies; Cru′cifix , a figure or picture of Christ fixed to the cro ; Crucifix′ion , death on the cro , esp. that of Christ.— adjs. Cru′ciform , in the form of a cro ; Crucig′erous , bearing a cro . [O. Fr. crucifier —L. crucifigĕre , crucifixum — crux , and figĕre , to fix.]