n., adj., adv., & v.
--n.
1. a pattern of crossing lines.
2 the crossing of lines or currents etc.
--adj. crossing; in cross lines (criss-cross marking).
--adv. crosswise; at cross purposes.
--v.
1. intr. a intersect repeatedly. b move crosswise.
2 tr. mark or make with a criss-cross pattern.
Etymology: 15th c., f. Christ's cross: later treated as redupl. of CROSS