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Meaning of plague cross | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A cross marked on a building occupied by victims of plague, as a warning of contagion.
historical
A stone structure set up outside the established market areas in time of plague, allowing town and country dwellers to trade with one another while supposedly minimising the risk of contagion.
historical

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

plague doctor Plague of Justinian plague rat plague soldier beetle plague spot plague water