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English word origin

Etymology of cru

Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Alternative spelling of crew

noun

A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.

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Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentioncrufr · growth
  • Derivation mentioncrûfr
  • Derivation mentioncroîtrefr
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