crossrow

Etymology
From. For its use as a name for the alphabet, see.

Noun

 * 1) A row that crosses others.
 * 2)  The alphabet, or Christcross-row.
 * 3) * c. 1515–1516, published 1568,, 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 lack In your croſſe rowe nor Chriſt croſſe you ſpede, Your Pater noſter, your Ave, nor your Crede.
 * For before on your breſt, and behind on your back, In Romaine letters I never founde lack In your croſſe rowe nor Chriſt croſſe you ſpede, Your Pater noſter, your Ave, nor your Crede.