sign of the cross

sign of the cross

Definition of SIGN OF THE CROSS

: a gesture of the hand forming a cross especially on forehead, breast, and shoulders to profess Christian faith or invoke divine protection or blessing

First Known Use of SIGN OF THE CROSS

14th century

Rhymes with SIGN OF THE CROSS

Calvary cross, Geneva cross, John of the Cross, pectoral cross, Perth and Kinross, profit and loss, viper's bugloss