crux commissa
noun
crux com·mis·sa
\-kəˈmisə, -ˈkäˌm-\
Definition of crux commissa
cruces commissae
\-ˌsē, -ˌsī\1 : a cross of crucifixion in which the upright shaft does not extend higher than the transverse beam — compare crux decussata crux immissa
2 : tau cross 1
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Origin and Etymology of crux commissa
New Latin, literally, connected cross
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