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"Section C"

[F.,
dim. of crosse. See Crosier.] (Arch.)
(a) A return in one of the corners of the
architrave of a door or window; -- called also ancon,
ear, elbow.
(b) The
shoulder of a joggled keystone.


Cross"-ex*am`i*na"tion (kr?s"?gz-?m`?-n?"sh?n; 115),
n. (Law) The interrogating or
questioning of a witness by the party against whom he has been
called and examined. See Examination.


Cross"-ex*am"ine (-?m"?n), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Cross-examined (-?nd);
p. pr. & vb. n. Cross-examining.]
(Law) To examine or question, as a witness who has
been called and examined by the opposite party.
"The
opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses."
Kent.


Cross"-ex*am"in*er (-?r), n.
One who cross-examines or conducts a crosse-
examination.


Cross"-eye` (-?`), n. See
Strabismus.


Cross"-eyed` (-?d`), a.
Affected with strabismus; squint-eyed; squinting.


Cross"fish` (-f?sh`), n.
(Zoöl.) A starfish.


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