cross–legged

adverb or adjective \ˈkrȯs-ˌle-gəd, -ˌlā-; -ˌlegd, -ˌlāgd\

: having the legs crossed

Full Definition of CROSS-LEGGED

: with legs crossed and knees spread wide apart

: with one leg placed over and across the other

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circa 1530

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