crosspatch

noun

cross·​patch ˈkrȯs-ˌpach How to pronounce crosspatch (audio)

Examples of crosspatch in a Sentence

that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crosspatch was circa 1700

Dictionary Entries Near crosspatch

Cite this Entry

“Crosspatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosspatch. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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