Crews

/kruz/ noun

Definition

groups of people working together, especially on ships, aircraft, or film productions

Etymology

from Old French 'creue', meaning 'increase' or 'reinforcement', originally referring to military reinforcements

Kelly Says

Ship crews used to be called 'companies' until the 17th century - the word 'crew' originally meant the new recruits who 'grew' the ship's numbers!

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