krewe

English

Etymology

From crew.

Noun

krewe (plural krewes)

  1. 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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Afrikaans

Noun

krewe

  1. plural of kreef
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