transcription, транскрипция: [ ̈ɪkru:ˈseɪd ]
n. & v. --n. 1 a any of several medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims. b a war instigated by the Church for alleged religious ends. 2 a vigorous campaign in favour of a cause. --v.intr. engage in a crusade. øøcrusader n. [earlier croisade (F f. croix cross) or crusado (Sp. f. cruz cross)]