cross-question

noun

cross-ques·​tion ˈkrȯs-ˈkwes-chən How to pronounce cross-question (audio)
-ˈkwesh-
: a question asked in cross-examination
cross-question transitive verb

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1694, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-question was circa 1694

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“Cross-question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-question. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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