christcross
1Christcross — Christ cross , n. 1. The mark of the cross, as cut, painted, written, or stamped on certain objects, sometimes as the sign of 12 o clock on a dial. [1913 Webster] The fescue of the dial is upon the christcross of noon. Old Play. Nares. [1913… …
2christcross — [kris′krôs΄] n. [< ME Crist cros, Christ s cross] 1. Obs. the figure of a cross (✠) placed before the alphabet in hornbooks 2. Archaic the mark of the cross ( X) used as a signature by a person who cannot write: See CRISSCROSS …
3Christcross-row — Christ cross row , The alphabet; formerly so called, either from the cross usually set before it, or from a superstitious custom, sometimes practiced, of writing it in the form of a cross, by way of a charm. [1913 Webster] From infant conning of… …
4Christcross-row — Crossrow Cross row ( r? ), n. 1. The alphabet; called also {Christcross row}. [1913 Webster] And from the crossrow plucks the letter G. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A row that crosses others. [1913 Webster] …
5christcross — /kris kraws , kros /, n. the figure or mark of a cross. [1350 1400; ME Crist cross] * * * …
6christcross — christ·cross …
7christcross — /ˈkrɪskrɒs/ (say kriskros) noun Obsolete the figure or mark of a cross. Also, crisscross. {literally, Christ s cross} …
8christcross — ˈkriˌskrȯs also äs noun Etymology: Middle English Crist cross, from Crist Christ + cross : the mark of the cross formerly put before the alphabet or as the sign of 12 o clock on a dial : a crosslike mark or figure especially when used as a… …
9christcross-row — /kris kraws roh , kros /, n. the alphabet. [1555 65] * * * …
10christcross-row — christ·cross row …
