crew's
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/kruːz/
(crew)
group working together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crew' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'creue', where 'creue' meant 'increase' or 'augmentation'.
Historical Evolution
'creue' transformed into the English word 'crew' and eventually became the modern English word 'crew'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an increase or augmentation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of people working together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'crew', indicating something belonging to or associated with a crew.
The crew's quarters were located at the back of the ship.
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