crux commissa

noun

crux com·​mis·​sa

-kəˈmisə,

-ˈkäˌm-

plural cruces commissae

-ˌsē,

-ˌsī

1

: a cross of crucifixion in which the upright shaft does not extend higher than the transverse beam compare crux decussata, crux immissa

2

: tau cross sense 1

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, connected cross

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