Found 1 items, similar to crossed friar.
English → English (gcide) Definition: crossed friar 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]