Celtic cross

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Celtic cross

n.
A Latin cross with a circle superimposed on its center.
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Celtic cross

n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) a Latin cross with a broad ring surrounding the point of intersection
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Celt′ic cross′


n.
a cross shaped like a Latin cross and having a ring that intersects each segment of the shaft and crossbar at a point equidistant from their junction.
[1870–75]
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Noun1.Celtic cross - a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersectionCeltic cross - a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection
Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
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He met many Anglo-Saxon scholars and students of all nationalities during his time and produced extensive writings on the Runic cross which is now thought to date as far back as the late seventh century.
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Runic crosses were set up by the Scandinavians as boundary marks and were erected over the graves of kings and heroes.
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