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語源

An intentionally archaic (or fanciful) spelling of crew, from the name of "The Mistick Krewe of Comus", the first such private organization.

名詞

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.
   • 2009 February 22, Thomas Mallon, “Storyville”, in New York Times‎:

     In 2004, as captain of the Rex krewe — one of the more progressive Mardi Gras organizations — Billy made a hesitant approach, too little and too late, trying to get to know Tootie Montana.

   • 2026 February 17, Simmone Shah, quoting Naohiro Kato, “Biodegradable Beads Are Helping Mardi Gras Go Green”, in TIME‎, archived from the original on 25 February 2026:

     “The true solution for sustainable Mardi Gras is not biodegradation, but people's mindset,” he says. “Many krewe members are aware it's time to change.”

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