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Christ·​hood | \ ˈkrīstu̇d, ˈkrīstˌhu̇d \
plural -s

Definition of Christhood

: the quality or state of being a Christ

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History and Etymology for Christhood

Middle English Cristhod, from Crist + -hod -hood

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“Christhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christhood. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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