Crossbacked

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of crossback form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a cross on the back. not-comparable

    "Madam Dubonnct will wherein a crossbacked spider sways, not have it brushed away; spiders bring luck, and she has had quite enough misfortune in her house."

Example

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"Madam Dubonnct will wherein a crossbacked spider sways, not have it brushed away; spiders bring luck, and she has had quite enough misfortune in her house."

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