Cru′ci‐fix″ion (kr?′s?–f?k″sh?n), n. 1. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
2. The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
3. Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.
Do ye prove
What crucifixions are in love?
Herrick.