transcription, транскрипция: [ kraɪst ]
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. øøChristhood n. Christlike adj. Christly adj. [OE Crist f. L Christus f. Gk khristos anointed one f. khrio anoint: transl. of Heb. masíah MESSIAH]