Saint Anthony's cross

noun

Saint An·​tho·​ny's cross -ˈan(t)-thə-nēz- How to pronounce Saint Anthony's cross (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˈan-tə-
variants or St. Anthony's cross

Word History

Etymology

St. Anthony

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Saint Anthony's cross was in 1885

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“Saint Anthony's cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Anthony%27s%20cross. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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