krewe
English
Etymology
From crew.
Noun
krewe (plural krewes)
- A private organization in New Orleans that exists to stage a Mardi Gras Ball, Mardi Gras Parade, or both.
- 2009 February 22, Thomas Mallon, “Storyville”, in New York Times:
- In 2004, as captain of the Rex krewe — one of the more progressive Mardi Gras organizations — Billy made a hesitant approach, too little and too late, trying to get to know Tootie Montana.
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Anagrams
- Kwere, werke
Afrikaans
Noun
krewe
- plural of kreef