Where does “кре́йсер” come from?
кре́йсер (Russian) comes from Dutch kruiser, from Dutch kruisen, from Middle Dutch cruce, from Old Dutch *krūci, from Latin crux, from Proto-Italic *kruks, from Proto-Indo-European sḱer- — to caw, crow.
кре́йсер (Russian): cruiser naval vessel detached from the fleet
Definitions
- cruiser naval vessel detached from the fleet