croisette

[ kraw-set, kro- ]

/ krɔˈsɛt, krɒ- /

crossette.

Words nearby croisette

crossette

[ kraw-set, kro- ]

/ krɔˈsɛt, krɒ- /

a projection at a corner of a door or window architrave.

Also called dog-ear, dog's-ear, elbow.

1720–30; < French, diminutive of crosse. See crosse, -ette

In the meantime, here are eight movies people are talking about on the Croisette, and the inside scoop from the Riviera.

Cannes' Eight Buzziest Films |Anne Thompson |May 19, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
Thus it is, Croisette, that I have no lady for to serve in the manner thou speakest of.

The Story of the Champions of the Round Table |Howard Pyle
Near the landing-place stands the Fort, perched on a high cliff and looking across to the Croisette.

The Mediterranean |T. G. (Thomas Gray) Bonney, E. A. R. Ball, H. D. Traill, Grant Allen, and Arthur Griffiths
Upon this Croisette was very much pleased, and she smiled upon Sir Launcelot.

The Story of the Champions of the Round Table |Howard Pyle

This knight bore down with great speed upon where Croisette was, and the esquire followed close behind him.

The Story of the Champions of the Round Table |Howard Pyle