Also 5 -our. [f. as prec. + -ER1.] One who crucifies.
c. 1320. R. Brunne, Medit., 710. For hys crucyfyers mekely he preyd.
c. 1450. Mirour Saluacioun, 148. Crist … prayed for his crucyfiours.
1686. Aglionby, Painting Illustr., 243. The Rage of his Crucifiers.
1838. Lytton, Leila, II. i. Shall there be no difference between … His disciples and His crucifiers?
b. One who torments or worries.
1870. W. Dasent, Annals Eventful Life (ed. 4), II. 281. She was never much of a catechiser or crucifier.
