lacrosse

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ləˈkɹɒs//
United States//ləˈkɹɔs//
//ləˈkɹɑs//

A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

noun

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A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.
The great invasion games of basketball, field and ice hockey, lacrosse and the varied football codes seem to provide an immense attraction for all ages, and billions of people around the world play and watch these sports.
After the accuser proved unable to identify her assailants during two photo lineups, Nifong told the police to give her a third chance, showing her pictures only of the 46 white lacrosse players without any pictures of “fillers,” or nonsuspects.

Etymology

Borrowed from Canadian French la crosse (“the stick”).

lack · A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary);…lacking · The absence of something that is desirable or otherwise ought…Lacks · A surname

lacrosse · A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals…

lad · A boy or young man.ladder · A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for…laddie · A small boy.

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