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(Christianity) The anointed one, the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament. quotations examples
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], Matthew 24:24
(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy. quotations examples
"But I have seen the Christ. Oh, He was glorious, glorious! Now, good-bye - good-bye!" She backed towards the cabinet and sank into the shadows.
1925 July – 1926 May, A[rthur] Conan Doyle, “(please specify the chapter number)”, in The Land of Mist (eBook no. 0601351h.html), Australia: Project Gutenberg Australia, published April 2019
A surname. examples
plural Christs
(art) A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ. examples
An expletive. examples