crux ordinaria

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin; possibly from Medieval Latin rather than Classical Latin (see crux simplex).

Noun

crux ordinaria

  2. A cross made of a horizontal beam affixed to a vertical post, used for the execution of criminals during the ancient Roman era.
  4. (heraldry) A certain style of cross; an instance thereof.

Coordinate terms

ancient execution structures
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