'crossed friar' definitions:

Definition of 'crossed friar'

From: GCIDE

Crutched \Crutched\ (kr?cht), a.
1. Supported upon crutches. [1913 Webster]
2. [See Crouch, v. t., and Crouched, a. ] Marked with the sign of the cross; crouched. [1913 Webster]
Crutched friar (Eccl.), one of a religious order, so called because its members bore the sign of the cross on their staves and habits; -- called also crossed friar and crouched friar. [1913 Webster]