1. The alphabet; — called also Christcross-row. And from the crossrow plucks the letter G. Shak.
2. A row that crosses others.
CROSSRUFF
Cross"ruff` (-rf`), n. (Whist)
Defn: The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; — called also seesaw.
CROSS-SPALE; CROSS-SPALL
Cross"-spale` (-spl`), Cross"-spall` (-spl`), n. Etym: [See Spale &
Spall.] (Shipbuilding)
Defn: One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross- pawl.
CROSS-SPRINGER
Cross"-spring`er (-sprng`r), n. (Arch.)
Defn: One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction.
Note: [See Illustr. of Groined vault.]
CROSS-STAFF
Cross"-staff` (-stf`), n.