Crosse, a surname with Norman roots, appears in several parish records.

He walked a-cross the field as the sun set, his steps slow and thoughtful.

She rowed the boat a-cross the river to reach the market.

She kept her crossed fingers hidden in her pocket while waiting for the phone call.

Crossed fingers, I submitted my manuscript and waited for the editor's reply.

The star crossed lovers met secretly under the old oak, defying the expectations of their feuding families.

The star-crossed lovers met on the rooftop, knowing their families would never accept their union.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the job interview goes well.

We're meeting the client tomorrow — fingers crossed the presentation goes well.

The old footpaths were criss-crossed by generations of hikers, creating a web of worn trails.