Manx

Noun

crogh f ‎(genitive singular crogh, plural croghyn)

1. cross, crucifix
2. gibbet

Synonyms

• (cross, crucifix): crosh
• (gibbet): criy

Etymology 2

From Old Irish crochaid ‎(“crucifies, hangs”), from croch ‎(“cross; gallows”). Compare crogh.¹

Verb

crogh ‎(verbal noun croghey, past participle croghit)

1. hang, hoist
2. swing
3. climb, cling
4. fly
5. hinge (as story)
6. (nautical) sheer

Derived terms

• croghagh
• neuchroghagh

Etymology 3

From Old Irish cróch, from Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος ‎(krókos, “crocus”).

Noun

crogh m ‎(genitive singular [please provide], plural [please provide])

1. saffron

Mutation