crossrow

== English == === Alternative forms === cross-row === Etymology === From cross +‎ row. For its use as a name for the alphabet, see Christcross-row. === Noun === crossrow (plural crossrows) A row that crosses others. (obsolete) The alphabet, or Christcross-row. c. 1515–1516, published 1568, John Skelton, Againſt venemous tongues enpoyſoned with ſclaunder and falſe detractions &c.: For before on your breſt, and behind on your back,In Romaine letters I never founde lackIn your croſſe rowe nor Chriſt croſſe you ſpede,Your Pater noſter, your Ave, nor your Crede.