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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

/ əˈɒ /

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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Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse1

C19: Canadian French: the hooked stick, crosier
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Students now attend classes at a temporary campus in Santa Monica, so bringing home a couple City championship trophies in lacrosse would be a good morale boost for the student body.

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The University High boys’ lacrosse team didn’t have enough players for its City Section semifinal match on Friday night against Palisades because the school’s prom was the same night and players chose the prom instead.

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The Southern Section boys and girls lacrosse playoff pairings will be released on Friday.

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I was a suburban lacrosse mom and I was jeopardizing my 20-year marriage, two children, two hypoallergenic dogs, meticulously designed houses, swimming pools, gardeners and gutters.

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Loyola is No. 1 in boys lacrosse power rankings.

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