- crucethouse
- cru·cet·house
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
crucethouse — ˈkrüsə̇tˌhau̇s noun Etymology: Old English crucethūs, from crucet (from Latin cruciatus torture, from cruciatus, past participle of cruciare to torture, from cruc , crux cross) + hūs house more at ridge, house : a chest used in medieval torture… … Useful english dictionary