Cru`ci*fix"ion (kr?`s?-f?k"sh?n), n.
1.
The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
2.
The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
3.
Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.
Do ye prove
What crucifixions are in love?
Herrick.
© Webster 1913.