cross of gold in English

Forms: crosses of gold [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Originating from a speech by US politician William Jennings Bryan in 1896, describing a metaphorical crucifixion of the working class by maintaining the gold standard. It has since acquired a more generic meaning. Head templates: {{en-noun|crosses of gold}} cross of gold (plural crosses of gold)

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"cross of gold" meaning in English

Noun

Inflected forms