Christ

 
Pronunciation: /krʌɪst/

noun

  • the title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus.

exclamation

  • an oath used to express irritation, dismay, or surprise: ‘Oh Christ,’ he moaned under his breath

Phrases

before Christ

full form of BC

Derivatives

Christhood

noun

Christlike

adjective

Christly

adjective

Origin:

Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning 'anointed', from khriein 'anoint', translating Hebrew māšīaḥ 'Messiah'