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Definition of Celtic cross
1. Noun. A Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection.
Definition of Celtic cross
1. Noun. A Christian symbol, common in Ireland, which combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Celtic Cross
Literary usage of Celtic cross
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Fifty Years of English Song: Selections from the Poets of the Reign of Victoria by Henry Fitz Randolph (1887)
"THROUGH storm, and fire, and gloom, I see it stand, Firm, broad, and tall, — The
Celtic cross that marks our Fatherland, Amid them all! ..."
2. The History of the San Francisco Disaster and Mount Vesuvius Horror by Charles Eugene Banks, Opie Percival Read (1906)
"... Japanese Garden, Museum and Music Stand— Great Celtic cross—Cliff House and
Sutro Baths. Perhaps the chief pride and joy of San Francisco is Golden Gate ..."
3. The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory by William Carrigan (1905)
"inscriptions of the i7th [sic] century, in the Latin language, but I could CELTIC
CROSS AND ROUND TOWER, KILREE. not spare time to clean the stones to ..."
4. Historical and Topographical Notes, Etc. on Buttevant: Castletownroche by James Grove White (1905)
"A handsome and massive Celtic cross, erected by the parishioners, marks the place
where he rests. The Rev. Edmund Morton was appointed PP of ..."
5. Journal by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (1899)
"About a quarter of a Celtic cross. 123. 124. Two very sm:ill indefinite fragments.
... Celtic cross. Centre only left. 140. Greek cross in square panel. ..."
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