cross–index

verb cross–in·dex \ˈkrȯs-ˈin-ˌdeks\

Definition of CROSS-INDEX

transitive verb

: to index (an item) under a second or under more than one heading

: to supply (as a book) with a cross-referenced index

— cross–index noun

1892

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