market cross

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Noun market cross has 1 sense

market cross - a cross-shaped monument set up in the marketplace of a town where public business is often conducted
--₁ is a kind of monument

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Market Cross

Definition:

A market cross is a stone monument or structure, often located in the center of a market town, symbolizing its status as a trading hub or meeting place.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A market cross refers to a physical structure, usually in the form of a stone column, pillar, or obelisk, erected in a town or village marketplace.

Example sentences:

The market cross stood proudly in the center of the bustling town square.
Local merchants gathered around the market cross to showcase their goods.
The historical market cross has become a popular tourist attraction.
During market days, the market cross served as a convenient meeting point for the townsfolk.