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Cressida

Form of Criseida used by Shakespeare in his play Troilus and Cressida.

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Cressida is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkɹɛs.ɪ.də/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkɹɛs.ɪ.də/

Meaning and history

Form of Criseida used by Shakespeare in his play Troilus and Cressida (1602).

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Usage: literature

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