rare. Also 5 crysdome. [f. CHRIST + -DOM.]
† 1. = CHRISTENDOM 3 c. Obs.
(Either a phonetic shortening, or a scribal abbreviation.)
1463–82. Stans Puer, 26, in Q. Eliz. Acad., 57. Yn what lond of crysdome þat he commys Inne.
2. nonce-wd. ‘The rule of Christ “whose service is perfect freedom”’ (Davies).
a. 1850. Mrs. Browning, Cry Children, xii. They … Are slaves, without the liberty in Christdom.
