crusado

[ kroo-sey-doh, -zah- ]

noun

, plural cru·sa·does, cru·sa·dos.

1. an early Portuguese coin of gold or silver, bearing the figure of a cross.

crusado

/ kruˈzɑːdu; kruːˈzeɪdəʊ; kruːˈseɪdəʊ /

noun

1. a former gold or silver coin of Portugal bearing on its reverse the figure of a cross

Word History and Origins

Origin of crusado¹

First recorded in 1535–45, crusado is from the Portuguese word cruzado crossed, marked with a cross. See cross, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crusado¹

C16: literally, marked with a cross, from cruzar to bear a cross; see crusade

Example Sentences

Monday in the 1300 block of Crusado Lane.

From Los Angeles Times

Crusado, kroo-sā′do, n. a Portuguese coin, so called because marked with a cross.

From Project Gutenberg

In the public rejoicings at the defeat of the Armada, in 1589, a ludicrous bard poured forth his patriotic effusions in what he called “A Skeltonical Salutation, or Condign Gratulation,” of the Spaniard, who, he says,— ——In a bravado, Spent many a crusado.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet deeming this amour incongruous with the holy vow of arms by which he was bound, he determined to conceal their nuptials, until his return from the crusado, when he purposed to seek and acknowledge her for his lawful wife.

From Project Gutenberg

No crusado ever returned with more humility.

From Project Gutenberg