Christ

In English

Origin: Old English Crist, from Latin Christus, from Ancient Greek Χριστός ‎(Khristós), proper noun use of χριστός ‎(khristós, “the anointed one”), calqued after Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ ‎(māšīaḥ, “anointed”) (whence English messiah).

Meaning(s):

-The anointed one or messiah predicted in the Hebrew Bible.

-(arts) A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.

-(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy; often treated as a personal name.

-(non-gloss definition An expletive.)

In French

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Meaning(s):

-(l en Christ)

In German

Origin: From Middle High German kriste.

Meaning(s):

-A Christian (male)

In Norman

Origin: From Latin Christus, from Ancient Greek Χριστός ‎(Khristós), proper noun use of χριστός ‎(khristós, “the anointed one”).

Meaning(s):

-(Christianity -jer) Christ