croise
transitive verb
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of croise
(Entry 1 of 2)
obsolete
: to make the sign of the cross on or over (a person) especially in sanctification of a vow to fight the foes of Christianity
croisé
adjective
croi·sé
| \ krə¦wä¦zā, (ˈ)krwä- \
Definition of croisé (Entry 2 of 2)
: with the legs crossed and the body at an oblique angle to the audience
—used of a ballet pose
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“Croise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croise. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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