sign of the cross
noun phrase
: a gesture of the hand forming a cross especially on forehead, breast, and shoulders to profess Christian faith or invoke divine protection or blessing
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No more fleas, either, or comical renderings of the Catholic sign of the cross.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Dan Barry, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Sign of the cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20of%20the%20cross. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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