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Meaning of cross write | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To write across a page, and then turn the paper ninety degrees and overwrite, done in order to lessen the cost of sending a letter when postage costs were based on weight.

obsolete, transitive

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cross writing cross-appeal cross-appealed cross-appealing cross-appeals cross-bit

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