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Cross woven from rushes, arms offset
St. Brigid's cross or St. Brigit's cross (Irish: Cros Bhríde, Crosóg Bhríde or Bogha Bhríde) is a small variant of the Christian cross often woven from
Brigid's_cross
Gaelic goddess
Sanas Cormaic says the three Brigids were patronesses of poetry/prophecy, healing/medicine, and smithing. Meanwhile, Saint Brigid is linked with the poet Dubthach
Brigid
Gaelic festival and feast day of Saint Brigid
detail until the early modern era. In recent centuries, Brigid's crosses have been woven on St Brigid's Day and hung over doors and windows to protect against
Imbolc
Irish abbess and saint (c. 451 – c. 525)
role of Brigid. Escorted by other girls, she went house-to-house wearing 'Brigid's crown' and carrying 'Brigid's shield' and 'Brigid's cross', all of
Brigid_of_Kildare
Variations on the religious symbol through Christian history
com. Retrieved 4 March 2025. "St Brigid's Crosses". National Museum of Ireland. Retrieved 4 March 2025. "St. Brigid's Day". Ulster Folk Museum. Retrieved
Christian_cross_variants
Red saltire on a white field
featured on the Royal Standard since James I. The Celtic cross and Brigid's cross are other crosses which have been used as symbols of Ireland. Wikimedia
Saint_Patrick's_Saltire
Ancient Eurasian icon and Nazi symbol
descriptions of redirect targets Borjgali – Georgian symbol of the Sun Brigid's cross – Cross woven from rushes, arms offset Camunian rose – Prehistoric symbol
Swastika
Indigenous handmade object based on a willow hoop
Yumi Bonshō Brigid's cross Broom (Besom) Bulla Bullroarer Carnyx Celtic cross Cimaruta Cornicello Crepundia Corn dolly Corn husk doll Cross necklace Dacian
Dreamcatcher
Anglo-Saxon and heraldic symbol
of arms Triskelion – Symbol with three-fold rotational symmetry Brigid's cross – Cross woven from rushes, arms offset Ugunskrusts – The swastika as a symbol
Fylfot
German military decoration and symbol
The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, listen, abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and
Iron_Cross
Magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences
when rubbed or crushed. In Ireland, it is customary on St Brigid's Day to weave a Brigid's cross from rushes, which is hung over doors and windows to protect
Apotropaic_magic
Heraldic and Christian symbol
Jerusalem cross, also known as the five-fold cross, the cross-and-crosslets or the Crusader's cross, is a heraldic cross and Christian cross variant consisting
Jerusalem_cross
Independent secondary day school in Australia
Brigid's Cross – The kind of cross St. Brigid used when teaching about the Catholic faith. It is made from woven reeds. The Oak Tree – St. Brigid's monastery
Kilbreda_College
Name list
Tunney (1886–1975), Irish singer Brigid Tenenbaum, a fictional character in the video game series BioShock. Brigid's cross This page or section lists people
Brigid_(given_name)
Religious symbol
The Cross of Saint Peter, also known as the Petrine Cross, is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, associated with the martyrdom
Cross_of_Saint_Peter
Red cross on a white background
In heraldry, Saint George's Cross (also known as the Cross of Saint George) is a red cross on a white background, which, from the Late Middle Ages, has
Saint_George's_Cross
Irish public service broadcaster
The Brigid's cross was seen on many RTÉ One television idents until 2003 and remains on the headed paper of RTÉ, while a variation of the 1966 cross is
RTÉ
Genre of electronic music dance event
Algorave logo (a spirangle), based on a three-armed Brigid's Cross.
Algorave
Style of Greek cross
The Calatrava Cross, or the Cross of Calatrava, is a type of cross notably used by the Order of Calatrava in red (gules), the Order of Montesa in black
Calatrava_cross
Flag bearing the design of the Nordic or Scandinavian cross
Nordic cross flag is a flag bearing the design of the Nordic or Scandinavian cross, a cross symbol in a rectangular field, with the centre of the cross shifted
Nordic_cross_flag
Heraldic symbol
A cross pattée or cross patty (French: croix pattée, German: Tatzenkreuz), also known as a cross formée or cross formy, or even a Templar cross, is a
Cross_pattée
Symbol of Christianity
the tau cross, the double-barred cross, triple-barred cross, and cross-and-crosslets—and many heraldic variants, such as the cross potent, cross pattée
Christian_cross
Gaelic festival marking the start of winter
Samhain to weave a small cross of sticks and straw called a 'parshell' or 'parshall', which was similar to the Brigid's cross and God's eye. It was fixed
Samhain
Geometrical figure
The cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, usually perpendicular to each other. The lines usually run vertically
Cross
Esoteric Khmer amulet
Yumi Bonshō Brigid's cross Broom (Besom) Bulla Bullroarer Carnyx Celtic cross Cimaruta Cornicello Crepundia Corn dolly Corn husk doll Cross necklace Dacian
Koan_kroach
Toy for infants
it was common practice to produce toys out of rushes, much like how Brigid's cross are made in Irish culture, Morthwyl sinc (or 'Rygarug') are produced
Baby_rattle
List of coats of arms of Ireland
Wexford Wicklow, County Wicklow Coat of arms of Ireland Irish heraldry Cross-border flag for Ireland Genealogical office Ms.60, Some 1150 Tricks of Family
Armorial_of_Ireland
Christian and French patriotic symbol
The Cross of Lorraine (French: croix de Lorraine), known as the Cross of Anjou in the 16th century, is a heraldic two-barred cross, consisting of a vertical
Cross_of_Lorraine
Church in Australia
St Brigids Catholic Church is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic church at 11 Railway Street, Rosewood, City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It was designed
St_Brigid's_Church,_Rosewood
County board of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland
to the county crest being altered to feature a modern version of St Brigid's cross. Clubs contest the Louth Senior Football Championship. That competition's
Louth_GAA
Cross symbols used in heraldry
A number of cross symbols were developed for the purpose of the emerging system of heraldry, which appeared in Western Europe in about 1200. This tradition
Crosses_in_heraldry
Christian cross superimposed on a circle
The Celtic cross is a form of ringed cross, a Christian cross featuring a nimbus or ring, that emerged in Ireland and Britain in the Early Middle Ages
Celtic_cross
Heraldic and vexillogical symbol in the form of a diagonal cross
saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross. The word comes from the Middle French
Saltire
Variation of the Christian cross
The Russian Orthodox Cross (or just the Orthodox Cross by some Russian Orthodox traditions) is a variation of the Christian cross used since the 16th century
Russian_Orthodox_cross
Video game character
Brigid Tenenbaum is a fictional character in the BioShock video game series developed by Irrational Games. She is a Belarusian Jew who survived the Holocaust
Brigid_Tenenbaum
abstract design was compared to "flags of Socialist countries" and a "fallen cross symbolizing the anti-Christ" by the organization Mothers for Children. Attempts
Flag_of_Portland,_Oregon
Type of cross and symbol of Christianity
A Latin cross or crux immissa is a type of Christian cross in which the vertical beam sticks above the crossbeam, giving the cross four arms. Typically
Latin_cross
Variant of the Christian cross
The patriarchal cross is a variant of the Christian cross, the religious symbol of Christianity, and is also known as the Cross of Lorraine. Similar to
Patriarchal_cross
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
of Portugal in the habit of the Third order of Saint Francis, raising a cross and holding a bunch of roses in her scapular. Two crowns, a sceptre, and
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(A–H)
County board of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland
a bunch of lilies (the county council one differed in that it had a Brigid's cross, a harp, a horse's head and acorns). Kildare still lost in the first
Kildare_GAA
Christian cross in the shape of a capital T
The tau cross is a T-shaped cross, sometimes with all three ends of the cross expanded. It is called a "tau cross" because it is shaped like the Greek
Tau_cross
Form of European straw work
a harvest cross from Topsham, Devon Dedham Cross St Brigid's Cross; the National Museum of Ireland has many examples of harvest crosses. Larnaca Fringe
Corn_dolly
Circle containing four or more spokes
A sun cross, solar cross, or wheel cross is a solar symbol consisting of an equilateral cross inside a circle. The design is frequently found in the symbolism
Sun_cross
Andean symbol
The chakana or Andean cross (also "stepped cross", "step motif", or "stepped motif") is a stepped cross motif used by the Inca and pre-incan Andean societies
Chakana
Heraldic cross
The Maltese cross (also the Amalfi cross) is a cross symbol, consisting of four "V" or arrowhead shaped concave quadrilaterals converging at a central
Maltese_cross
Christian symbol of authority
for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as "the orb and cross" or stavroforos sphaira (Greek: σταυροφόρος σφαίρα), is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has
Globus_cruciger
School in Perth, Western Australia
Nine Club, 1979 "History – St Brigids College". Stbrigids.wa.edu.au. 21 April 1929. Retrieved 10 June 2019. "St Brigid's College". InHerit. Heritage Council
St_Brigid's_College
Folk culture of Ireland
folklore are the handed-down skills, such as basket-weaving or making Brigid's crosses. As an example, shallow wicker baskets called skeeoges as strainers
Irish_folklore
Heraldic symbol of Spain
Cross of Saint James, also known as the Santiago cross, cruz espada, or Saint James' Cross, is a cruciform (cross-shaped) heraldic badge. The cross,
Cross_of_Saint_James
Cross worn on the chest by Christian clergy
A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the chest") is a cross that is worn on the chest, usually suspended from the neck by a cord
Pectoral_cross
Grammar school in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
activities include quizzes, bingo, and teaching students how to make St Brigid's Crosses (Crosóg Bríghde). There are also themed events at Halloween and Christmas
St_Mary's_Grammar_School
Mayor of New York City
candidate Brad Lander cross-endorsed each other by asking their voters to rank the other candidate second. Mamdani and Michael Blake also cross-endorsed each
Zohran_Mamdani
Christian symbol: cross and anchor combined
The anchored cross, or mariner's cross, is a stylized cross in the shape of an anchor. It is a symbol which is shaped like a plus sign depicted with anchor-like
Anchored_cross
Electro-Funk duo
used on the albums and merchandise, is a stylised version of the St Brigid's Cross. Russell, Will. "Jacknife Lee: "Cathal Coughlan was a giant. His perspective
Telefís
Symbol of peace and reconciliation after the Second World War
A Coventry Cross of Nails (in German, Nagelkreuz von Coventry) is a Christian cross made from iron nails, employed as a symbol of peace and reconciliation
Coventry_Cross_of_Nails
Cross associated with Coptic Christians
Coptic cross is any of a number of Christian cross variants associated in some way with Coptic Christians. The typical form of the "Coptic cross" used
Coptic_cross
Adolf Hitler's sister-in-law (1891–1969)
Bridget Elizabeth Hitler, née Dowling (alternative Brigid Elisabeth, or Cissie) (3 July 1891 – 18 November 1969), was Adolf Hitler's half sister-in-law
Bridget_Dowling
Kenyan long-distance runner
Getachew sprints to under-20 women's world cross title". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 13 October 2023. "Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins Chicago Marathon". Daily Nation
Brigid_Kosgei
Combination of Greek letters tau and rho
The staurogram (⳨), also monogrammatic cross or tau-rho, is a ligature composed of a superposition of the Greek letters tau (Τ) and rho (Ρ). The symbol
Staurogram
Celtic deity
Ross repeatedly associates Verbeia with the goddesses Brigid and Brigantia. Given that Brigid's cross is a prevalent swastika-like image in Ireland, there
Verbeia
Heraldic cross with bifurcated curved tips
The cross moline (also cross anchory, French croix ancrée "anchor cross") is a Christian cross, constituting a kind of heraldic cross. The name derives
Cross_moline
Australian rules footballer
them. Updated to the end of 2025. At club level, Gilroy has played for St Brigids and IT Sligo. In 2009, she was voted Connacht Young Player of the Year
Aileen_Gilroy
Irish phrase – "woman of the house"
Gael-Linn in the area. Until the 1950s on St Brigid's day the Bean an Tí would pass the Brigid's cross around her body three times in front of the house
Bean_an_tí
English author, literary critic and polemicist (1929–1995)
Brigid Antonia Brophy (married name Brigid Levey, later Lady Levey; 12 June 1929 – 7 August 1995) was an English author, literary critic and polemicist
Brigid_Brophy
Form of counted-thread embroidery
Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches (called cross stitches) in a tiled, raster-like
Cross-stitch
Any free-standing Christian cross made of stone – often richly decorated
A high cross, or standing cross (Irish: cros ard / ardchros, Scottish Gaelic: crois àrd / àrd-chrois, Welsh: croes uchel / croes eglwysig), is a free-standing
High_cross
Jewelled cross dating from c.1000AD
The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross (German: Lotharkreuz) is a crux gemmata (jewelled cross) processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its
Cross_of_Lothair
Graphic symbol
A cross whose arms end in arrowheads is called a "cross barby" or "cross barbée" in the traditional terminology of heraldry. In Christian use, the ends
Arrow_Cross
Cross pattée symbol used by Cossacks and Ukraine
The Cossack cross (Ukrainian: Козацький хрест, romanized: Kozatskyi khrest) is a type of cross pattée historically linked to the Cossacks. Today, it is
Cossack_cross
Heraldic cross and motif
The Occitan cross (Occitan: crotz occitana [ˈkɾuts utsiˈtanɔ] ), also called cross of Occitania (crotz d'Occitània), cross of Languedoc (crotz de Lengadòc)
Occitan_cross
Cross associated with the Church of the East
The Nestorian cross is associated with the Church of the East. It is composed of a cross similar to the Maltese cross, with four arms of roughly equal
Nestorian_cross
Bar cross that was the symbol of German armed forces from 1935–1945
The Balkenkreuz (lit. 'beam cross' or 'bar cross') is a straight-armed cross that was first introduced in 1916–1918 and later became the emblem of the
Balkenkreuz
All girls school in Ireland
three state of the art equipped art rooms, a garden and lockers. A St Brigid's Cross design featured in the Reception and General Purpose Area was designed
Coláiste_Bríde
Apparel bearing a symbol of Christianity
A cross necklace is any necklace featuring a Christian cross or crucifix as its pendant. Crosses are often worn as an indication of commitment to the Christian
Cross_necklace
Resting position of human body
similar to the cross-legged position, but the feet are not placed underneath the thigh of the next leg, therefore the legs do not cross. Instead, one foot
Sitting
Christian symbol
The cross and flame is a style of the Christian cross that is used by certain Christian denominations, especially those of the Methodist tradition and
Cross_and_flame
The Macedonian Cross (Macedonian: Македонски крст, Makedonski krst), also known as Veljusa Cross (Вељушки крст, Veljuški krst; or Cross from Veljusa (Крстот
Macedonian_Cross
Catholic secondary day school in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Strength and Gentleness". Based upon the Delaney family crest, the unique Brigid's cross and the Lamp of Learning are incorporated into this worldwide Brigidine
Brigidine_College_Randwick
Heraldic charge
A cross fleury (or flory) is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers in heraldry. It generally contains the fleur-de-lis, trefoils, etc. Synonyms or minor
Cross_fleury
Crucifix or other depiction of the Crucifixion
A rood or rood cross, sometimes known as a triumphal cross, is a cross or crucifix, especially the large crucifix set above the entrance to the chancel
Rood
New Zealand actor
Brigid Lenihan (1929–1970) was a New Zealand actor who worked extensively in Australia on stage and screen. She died in her sleep aged 41. The Face of
Brigid_Lenihan
Symbol of Georgia taken from the Bolnisi Sioni church
The Bolnisi cross (Georgian: ბოლნური ჯვარი bolnuri ǰvari) is a cross symbol, taken from a 5th-century ornament at the Bolnisi Sioni church, which came
Bolnisi_cross
Cross enclosed in a ring or halo
The ringed cross is a class of Christian cross symbols featuring a ring or nimbus. The concept exists in many variants and dates to early in the history
Ringed_cross
Irish non-governmental organisation
how to make Brigid Crosses and donated the proceeds from their sale to Afri. This developed into a schools’ campaign, the Brigid Peace Cross Campaign. Ten
Afri_(organisation)
Roman Empire artefact type
Yumi Bonshō Brigid's cross Broom (Besom) Bulla Bullroarer Carnyx Celtic cross Cimaruta Cornicello Crepundia Corn dolly Corn husk doll Cross necklace Dacian
Hercules'_Club_(amulet)
Stone cross set up where a murder or accident happened
Conciliation cross, also known as roadside cross or penitence cross, is a stone cross, which was set up in a place where a murder or accident had happened
Conciliation_cross
Secondary school in Dublin, Ireland
The school crest embodies a stylised version of Crois Bhríde, or St Brigid's Cross, with the early Irish symbol of the Holy Trinity surrounded by the "C"
Coolmine_Community_School
Gaelic football team
a bunch of lilies (the county council one differed in that it had a Brigid's cross, a harp, a horse's head and acorns). Kildare still lost in the first
Kildare_county_football_team
Y-shaped cross
forked cross, is a Gothic cross in the form of the letter Y that is also known as a crucifixus dolorosus, furca, ypsilon cross, Y-cross, robber's cross or
Forked_cross
National symbol of Serbia
composed of a cross symbol and four firesteels. It is present on the coat of arms and flag of Serbia. The cross is based on a tetragrammic cross emblem of
Serbian_cross
Heraldic cross
A cross potent (plural: crosses potent), also known as a crutch cross, is a form of heraldic cross with crossbars at the four ends. In French, it is known
Cross_potent
Heraldic symbol
Papal cross The papal cross is a Christian cross that serves as an emblem for the office of the Pope in ecclesiastical heraldry. It is depicted as a staff
Papal_cross
American basketball player (born 2002)
Powerful Women In 2024". Forbes. Retrieved December 12, 2024. Kennedy, Brigid (December 4, 2024). "Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum Among Athletes Honored
Caitlin_Clark
Country in northwestern Europe
original on 13 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025. Francis-Devine, Brigid. "House of Commons Research Briefing on Income inequality in the UK". UK
United_Kingdom
parade-only band. Since 2007 St Brigids Accordion Band and Holy Cross Accordion Band have been the only winners. St Brigids won the title firstly in 2005
All Ireland Fleadh - Marching Band Competition
All_Ireland_Fleadh_-_Marching_Band_Competition
Christian symbol
The Cross and Crown (a cross passing through a crown) is a Christian symbol used by various Christian denominations. It has also been used in heraldry
Cross_and_Crown
Coastal village in County Clare, Ireland
known as the Ula Uachtarach or upper sanctuary. The well, dedicated to Brigid of Kildare, is in the lower ground, the Ula íochtarach or lower sanctuary
Liscannor
Christian religious symbol
The Huguenot cross is a Christian religious symbol originating in France and is one of the more recognizable and popular symbols of the French evangelical
Huguenot_cross
Religious symbol
cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a floral postament or elements. The cross of Armenian Christianity is combined with the Christian cross,
Armenian_Cross
Native cross symbol used by Sri Lankan Christians
The Anuradhapura cross (Sinhala: අනුරාධපුර කුරුසිය Anuradhapura Kurusiya) is a form of the Christian cross symbol. It is the most ancient symbol of Christianity
Anuradhapura_cross
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
Girl/Female
Celtic
Strong.
Female
Norwegian
Norwegian variant spelling of Scandinavian Birgit, BRIGIT means "exalted one."
Girl/Female
Irish
Derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'the high one' or 'strength.' Brighid was a...
Girl/Female
American, Christian, Gaelic, Indian
Power and Virtue; Exalted One
Female
Polish
Polish form of Irish Gaelic BrÃghid, BRYGIDA means "exalted one."
Girl/Female
Spanish Scandinavian
Strong.
Female
Slovene
Latvian and Slovene form of Latin Brigida, BRIGITA means "exalted one."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Power and Virtue
Girl/Female
Celtic Scandinavian Irish
Strong.
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Polish, Swedish
Strong; The Exalted One; To Help; Exalted One
Boy/Male
English
From the village near a bridge.
Girl/Female
Irish
The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue†epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. The main female deity of the Celts, Brigid made the land fruitful and animals multiply, she blessed poets and blacksmiths. Her namesake St. Brigid of Kildare carried her powers into the Christian era. The stories of Brigidâ€s compassion and miracles are told now as they have been for more than 1500 years in every part of Ireland. She is equal in esteem and shares a grave with St. Patrick and St. Columcille. Her feast day, February 1st, is the first day of Spring in the Celtic calender.
Girl/Female
Australian, Czechoslovakian, Irish, Swedish
The Exalted One; To Help
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Village Near a Bridge; Diminutive of Brigham
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, Gaelic, Irish, Scandinavian, Spanish, Swedish
Strength; Mythological Celtic Goddess of Fire and Poetry; Power; Spanish Form of Bridget Strong; To Help; The Exalted One
Girl/Female
Irish
The name Brigid from brigh meaning “power, vigour, virtue†epitomizes the Irish genius for layering old and new. The main female deity of the Celts, Brigid made the land fruitful and animals multiply, she blessed poets and blacksmiths. Her namesake St. Brigid of Kildare carried her powers into the Christian era. The stories of Brigidâ€s compassion and miracles are told now as they have been for more than 1500 years in every part of Ireland. She is equal in esteem and shares a grave with St. Patrick and St. Columcille. Her feast day, February 1st, is the first day of Spring in the Celtic calender.
Girl/Female
Celtic Irish
Strong.
Girl/Female
Australian, Irish
Myth Name
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Gaelic, Swedish
Strength; Power; To Help; The Exalted One
Girl/Female
Spanish
Strong.
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Shiva
Biblical
happiness
Boy/Male
Tamil
Intelligent
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Bloodworth.
Girl/Female
English Latin
the Lady of the Lake In Malory's 'Mort d'Arthur'. Also Merlin's enchantress.
Boy/Male
Indian
Intelligent
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Small; Slender
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Blessings of God
Boy/Male
Hindu
Hindu God of rain, A name of Lord Vishnu
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
BRIGIDS CROSS
a.
Too rigid; too severe.
n.
One who plats or braids.
imp. & p. p.
of Brigade
a.
Strong; stiff; rigid.
a.
Firm; stiff; unyielding; not pliant; not flexible.
n.
A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general.
n.
Stiff; rigid.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Brigade
a.
Wanting warmth, fervor, ardor, fire, vivacity, etc.; unfeeling; forbidding in manner; dull and unanimated; stiff and formal; as, a frigid constitution; a frigid style; a frigid look or manner; frigid obedience or service.
a.
Stiff; precise; rigid.
v. t.
To form into a brigade, or into brigades.
v. i.
To inculcate rigid rules.
n.
A half brigade.
n.
Any body of persons organized for acting or marching together under authority; as, a fire brigade.
n.
Life and practice of brigands; highway robbery; plunder.
a.
Cold; wanting heat or warmth; of low temperature; as, a frigid climate.
a.
Somewhat rigid or stiff.
n.
Braids, collectively; trimming.
a.
Wanting natural heat or vigor sufficient to excite the generative power; impotent.
a.
Hence, not lax or indulgent; severe; inflexible; strict; as, a rigid father or master; rigid discipline; rigid criticism; a rigid sentence.