shepherd's+crook

  • 121Coronations in Antiquity — Note: this article is one of a set, describing coronations around the world. For general information related to all coronations, and links to modern coronations, please see the umbrella article Coronation. Coronation of Emperor Constantine VII of …

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  • 122Marburg virus disease — Classification and external resources ICD 10 A98.3 ICD 9 078.89 …

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  • 123Crosier — Staff carried by a bishop as the sign of his office. Its symbolism, being shaped like a shepherd s crook, betokens his role as guide and protector of his flock …

    Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • 124sabbat —    A wild party of witches, heretics, DEMONs, and the DEVIL in a remote location. The participants supposedly indulge in obscene behavior, orgies, gluttony, blasphemy, worship of the Devil, and the cannibalism of roasted infants. Use of the term… …

    Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

  • 125crotch — 1530s, original meaning pitchfork, from O.N.Fr. croche shepherd s crook, var. of croc hook (see CROCHET (Cf. crochet)); meaning region where the body forks is 1590s …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 126crooked — krÊŠkt adj. not straight, bent; dishonest krÊŠk n. thief (Slang); hook; rod with a curved end, shepherd s crook v. bend, curve; be bent, be curved …

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  • 127crooking — krÊŠk n. thief (Slang); hook; rod with a curved end, shepherd s crook v. bend, curve; be bent, be curved …

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  • 128crooks — krÊŠk n. thief (Slang); hook; rod with a curved end, shepherd s crook v. bend, curve; be bent, be curved …

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