crossway
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crossway
First recorded in 1375–1425, crossway is from the late Middle English word croswey. See cross, way 1
Example Sentences
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The current crossway is expected to fail sometime in the next 20 years, but funding has yet to be secured for a new one.
From The Verge
The guitarist was Matthew Stevens, who plays a smart and delicate crossway of jazz and indie-rock alongside Mr. Williams in a group led by the New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott.
From New York Times
From time to time the two notables would stop at some calm and tranquil crossway, or at the end of a quiet street, to salute the passers-by.
From Project Gutenberg
At the moment Margaret was passing over this crossway towards the shop, she was accosted by the familiar voice of one asking where Mr. William Leader lived.
From Project Gutenberg
The mannikin, of course, followed, but, coming to a crossway, was compelled to give up the chase.
From Project Gutenberg
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