'Christcross-row' definitions:

Definition of 'Christcross-row'

From: GCIDE
  • Christcross-row \Christ"cross-row`\, The alphabet; -- formerly so called, either from the cross usually set before it, or from a superstitious custom, sometimes practiced, of writing it in the form of a cross, by way of a charm. [1913 Webster]
  • From infant conning of the Christcross-row. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Christcross-row'

From: GCIDE
  • Crossrow \Cross"row`\ (-r?`), n.
  • 1. The alphabet; -- called also Christcross-row. [1913 Webster]
  • And from the crossrow plucks the letter G. -- Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A row that crosses others. [1913 Webster]