From en.wiktionary.org:
** Middle English
*** Alternative forms
- [enm]
*** Etymology
[enm] From [enm], from [enm]. [enm].
The final vowel is generalised from the Old English oblique cases.
*** Pronunciation
- [enm]
*** Noun
[pl2=crouchen]
1. cross [wooden frame for crucifixion]
2. A representation of a cross [e.g. a crucifix , the sign of the cross]
3. [enm] Money with a cross on it.
4. A crosier or staff .
**** Derived terms
- [enm]
**** Descendants
- [en]
**** References
- [entry=crǒuche]
[enm]