Crossbacked

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.

A grilled New York Strip ($12.99) arrived crossbacked and medium rare as ordered.

Once Kate reached one of the fancifully carved towers of the palace, a liveried footman led her into an octagonal banqueting room, richly furnished with a round table surrounded by cushioned stools and crossbacked chairs.