What does the word cross literally mean?

Answer 1

The literal meaning of the word cross is a shape consisting of a vertical line bisected by a transverse, horizontal line, or an upright post with a transverse beam attached.

In Christianity, the cross has a special meaning relating to the cross used by the Romans as an instrument of execution - the crucifix - upon which Christ was executed.

There are many other uses of the word cross, with many definitions; the link below might be helpful in sorting through them.

The word cross comes to the English language from Old Irish, cros, and can be traced back to the Latin, crux, crucis, meaning a stake, or cross-shape; it is thought to come from the Phoenician, but of course would have come to that language from now-untraceable roots.

Answer 2

The word cross comes to the English language from Old Irish, cros, and can be traced back to the Latin, crux, crucis, meaning a stake, or cross-shape; it is thought to come from the Phoenician, but of course would have come to that language from now-untraceable roots.

Answer 3

The word "cross" literally means an upright post with a horizontal beam, often used as a symbol of Christianity.