take the cross in English

Forms: takes the cross [present, singular, third-person], taking the cross [participle, present], took the cross [past], taken the cross [participle, past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{en-verb|take<,,took,taken> the cross}} take the cross (third-person singular simple present takes the cross, present participle taking the cross, simple past took the cross, past participle taken the cross)

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        "To accept a sign or badge depicting the Christian cross as part of an oath or vow, especially to take part in a crusade."
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        "(chiefly historical) To accept a sign or badge depicting the Christian cross as part of an oath or vow, especially to take part in a crusade."
      ],
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    }
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    {
      "form": "takes the cross",
      "tags": [
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        "third-person"
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    {
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"take the cross" meaning in English

Verb