labarum
Definitions
The Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.
Examples
“1658: Nor shall we urge⟳ the labarum, and famous Standard of Constantine, or make⟳ further use⟳ thereof, than as the first Letters in the Name⟳ of our Saviour Christ — Sir Thomas Browne, The Garden of Cyrus (Folio Society 2007, p. 168)”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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