Crowst

Crowst

KROWST kraสŠst
Noun

A picnic lunch, crib.

Example Sentences

"Time for crowst."
"Brought me crowst for the field."

Etymology & History

Cornish term for a mid-morning or packed lunch, especially for farm or mine workers. From Cornish language. Traditional working meal.

Word Details

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Region
Cornwall
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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