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crossway

[ kraws-wey, kros- ]

noun

  1. a crossroad.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crossway1

First recorded in 1375–1425, crossway is from the late Middle English word croswey. See cross, way 1

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Example Sentences

I asked Christian publisher Crossway Books for their assessment of the manipulation of the best-seller lists.

The leading wheels struck the points with violence, and Jim, watching eagerly, saw the rims mount up over the crossway.

I arrived at the hour of greatest activity, and took my stand on the highest bridge of the principal crossway.

Palm, well stretched out, measuring 250 miles; and the crossway 100.

At this point they came to a crossway, where a passage ran to right and left.

They soon emerged on a parish-road, which took them to a crossway where five roads met.

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