The Collaborative International Dictionary
Croise \Croise\ (krois), n. [F. crois['e] crusader, fr. OF. crois, F. croix, cross. See Cross.]
A pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross. [Obs.]
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A crusader. [Obs.]
The conquests of the croises extending over Palestine.
--Burke. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
n. 1 (context obsolete English) A pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross. 2 (context obsolete English) A crusader.
n. (context fencing English) An action in which one fencer forces the opponent’s blade into the high or low line on the same side, by taking it with the guard and forte of his own blade
Usage examples of "croise".
Another thrust from the Prince was met with a quick croise, and the son of Surehand was lucky to escape with a slash along his upper arm which would have been serious, had he not been wearing leathers.
Beer glass and lemonade glass meet and tinkle obediently, while in the increasing heat the chorus of martyred ballet slippers under the ceiling begins a little dance: échappé croisé, échappé effacé, assemblé assemblé, petits battements sur le cou-de-pied.
One of the croisé supports was built taller than the other, and provided a bit of platform, so Autumn could stand and lean there to rest between exertions.