crosier

/ˈkrɔʊsiər/

Definitions

1. noun

A staff or club with a cross-shaped top, carried by a bishop as a symbol of his office, or a staff carried by a pilgrim.

“The bishop raised his crosier to bless the congregation.”

2. noun

A symbol of authority or office, especially in the form of a staff or sceptre.

“The mayor carried a crosier as a symbol of his mayoral authority.”

Synonyms

  • sceptre
  • staff

Antonyms

  • none