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- [kraws-lit, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔs lɪt, ˈkrɒs-/
- /krˈɒslət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-lit, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔs lɪt, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crosslet word
- noun crosslet a cross having a smaller cross near the end of each arm 3
- noun crosslet a small cross 3
- noun crosslet a small cross, as one used as a heraldic charge. 1
- noun crosslet (chiefly heraldry) A small cross with crossed arms. 1
- noun crosslet (chiefly heraldry) A small cross with crossed arms. 0
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Origin of crosslet
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, crosslet is from the Middle English word croslet. See cross, -let
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Parts of speech for Crosslet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crosslet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
crosslet usage trend in Literature
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