—n.
1 the title, also now treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth, believed by Christians to have fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies of a coming Messiah.
2 the Messiah as prophesied in the Old Testament.
3 an image or picture of Jesus.
—int. sl. expressing surprise, anger, etc.
Derivatives:
Christhood n. Christlike adj. Christly adj.
Etymology: OE Crist f. L Christus f. Gk khristos anointed one f. khrio anoint: transl. of Heb. masicircah MESSIAH
Useful english dictionary. 2012.