And from the crossrow plucks the letter G. -- Shak.
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2. A row that crosses others. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
crossrow — noun Etymology: cross (I) + row; from its formerly being printed with a cross preceding it obsolete : alphabet … Useful english dictionary
Christcross-row — Crossrow Cross row ( r? ), n. 1. The alphabet; called also {Christcross row}. [1913 Webster] And from the crossrow plucks the letter G. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A row that crosses others. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
