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plague cross
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What does plague cross mean?
plague cross
noun
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(historical) A cross marked on a building occupied by victims of plague, as a warning of contagion.
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(historical) A stone structure set up outside the established market areas in time of plague, allowing town and country dwellers to trade with one another while supposedly minimising the risk of contagion.
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