"krewe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: krewes [plural]
Etymology: An intentionally archaic (or fanciful) spelling of crew, from the name of "The Mistick Krewe of Comus", the first such private organization. Head templates: {{en-noun}} krewe (plural krewes)
  1. A private organization in New Orleans or elsewhere that exists to stage a Mardi Gras Ball, Mardi Gras Parade, or both. Wikipedia link: krewe
    Sense id: en-krewe-en-noun-CWeNAs8h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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