becross

verb — 2 senses

becross

verb

UK /bɪˈkɹɒs/ · US /bɪˈkɹɔs/

Etymology From be- + cross. Compare Saterland Frisian bekjuusje (“to becross”), West Frisian bekruse (“to becross”), Dutch bekruisen (“to becross”), German Low German bekrüzen, bekrüzigen (“to becross”), German bekreuzen, bekreuzigen (“to becross”). Compare also Middle English becroisen (“to come across”).

To mark with the sign of the cross.

To surround or decorate with crosses.

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