Defn: A holy war; a crusade. [Obs.] Bacon.
CROISE Croise (krois), n. Etym: [F. crois crusader, fr. OF. crois, F. croix, cross. See Cross.]
1. A pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross. [Obs.]
2. A crusader. [Obs.] The conquesta of the croises extending over Palestine. Burke.
CROISSANTE Crois`san`te" (krw`sn`t"), a. Etym: [F. croissant, adj. & n., crescent.] (Her.)
Defn: Terminated with crescent; — said of a cross the ends of which are so terminated.
CROKER
Cro"ker (kr"kr), n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A cultivator of saffron; a dealer in saffron. [Obs.] Holinshed.
CROMA
Cro"ma (kr"m), n. Etym: [It.] (Mus.)
Defn: A quaver. [Obs.]