The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Croise \Croise\ (krois), n. [F. crois['e] crusader, fr. OF.
   crois, F. croix, cross. See Cross.]
   1. A pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross. [Obs.]
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   2. A crusader. [Obs.]
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            The conquests of the croises extending over
            Palestine.                            --Burke.
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