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crosse

noun \ˈkrȯs\

Definition of CROSSE

:  a stick with a small net at one end that is used in lacrosse
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Origin of CROSSE

French, literally, crosier — more at crosier
First Known Use: 1867

Rhymes with CROSSE

boss, cross, dross, floss, gloss, joss, loss, moss, sauce, stoss, toss

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. crosse
  2. La Crosse
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