cross-dress
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cross-dress
(krôs′drĕs′, krŏs′-)intr.v. cross-dressed, cross-dress·ing, cross-dress·es
To dress in clothing that is usually worn by the opposite sex.
cross′-dress′er n.
cross′-dress′ing n.
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cross-dress
vb (intr)
to wear clothes normally associated with the opposite sex
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cross′-dress′
v.i.
(esp. of a man) to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.
[1920–25]
cross′-dress′er, n.
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cross-dress
Past participle: cross-dressed
Gerund: cross-dressing
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Verb | 1. | cross-dress - dress in the clothes of the other sex dress, get dressed - put on clothes; "we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?" |
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