n. & int.
n. 1 the title, also now treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth, believed by Christians to have fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies of a coming Messiah. 2 the Messiah as prophesied in the Old Testament. 3 an image or picture of Jesus.
int. sl. expressing surprise, anger, etc. Christhood n. Christlike adj. Christly adj.
[ OE Crist f. L Christus f. Gk khristos anointed one f. khrio anoint: transl. of Heb. masah MESSIAH ]