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Meaning of take the cross | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To accept a sign or badge depicting the Christian cross as part of an oath or vow, especially to take part in a crusade.

historical

Examples

“And in this respect he was not alone; noblemen throughout Europe were forever taking the cross and vowing loudly to set sail for the Holy Land, only to discover any number of good reasons for not actually doing so.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

take the cure take the easy way out take the edge off take the fall take the field take the fifth