cross write

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Synonyms: cross wire, cross rate, crosswhite, cross bite

Antonyms: cross wire, cross rate, crosswhite, cross bite

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[write]] across a page, and then turn the paper [[ninety]] [[degree]]s and [[overwrite]], done in order to lessen the cost of sending a letter when postage costs were based on weight.

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