plague cross
plague cross · plague crosses
A cross marked on a building occupied by victims of plague, as a warning of contagionA cross marked on a building occupied by victims of plague, as a warning of contagion.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A cross marked on a building occupied by victims of plague, as a warning of contagion.
(historical)A stone structure set up outside the established market areas in time of plague, allowing town and country dwellers to trade with one another while supposedly minimising the risk of contagion.
Forms
plural: plague crosses| Singular | plague cross |
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