- Constantinian symbol
- n. XP, first 2 letters of the Greek word "christos" or "XRISTOS" (meaning "Christ") first used and introduced as a Christian symbol by Constantine I
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Constantinian symbol — XP XP [Belongs here in appearance only.] The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
monogram — XP XP [Belongs here in appearance only.] The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
XP — [Belongs here in appearance only.] The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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