Christ
Pronunciation : Christ
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. Christus, Gr. chri`ein to anoint. See Chrism.]
Definition : Defn: The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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