crouche

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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