crouche

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From Old English crūċ, from Latin crucem. Doublet of cross and croys.

    The final vowel is generalised from the Old English oblique cases.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈkruːt͡ʃ(ə)/

    Noun

    crouche (plural crouches or crouchen)

    1. cross (wooden frame for crucifixion)
    2. A representation of a cross (e.g. a crucifix, the sign of the cross)
    3. (rare) Money with a cross on it.
    4. A crosier or staff.

    Derived terms

    Descendants

    • English: crouch (obsolete)

    References

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