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lacrosse

[ luh-kraws, -kros ]

noun

  1. a game, originated by Indians of North America, in which two 10-member teams attempt to send a small ball into each other's netted goal, each player being equipped with a crosse or stick at the end of which is a netted pocket for catching, carrying, or throwing the ball.


lacrosse

/ ±ôəˈ°ì°ùɒČő /

noun

  1. a ball game invented by Native Americans, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each other's goal by means of long-handled hooked sticks that are loosely strung with a kind of netted pouch
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse1

1710–20, Americanism; < Canadian French: literally, the crook (stick used in the game). See crosse
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse1

C19: Canadian French: the hooked stick, crosier
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There will be an all-weather track and the sports fields will be used primarily for soccer and lacrosse.

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He reportedly kept a low profile, attended his son’s lacrosse games, and maintained a love for golf.

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