crosse

American

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /

noun

a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.

crosse British

/ krɒs /

noun

a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse

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Etymology

Origin of crosse

1865–70; < French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce < Germanic; crutch, crook ¹

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