From Latin 'crēscere' (to grow), via Old French 'creue' (reinforcement) — originally troops added to grow the ranks.
A group of people who work on a ship, aircraft, or team.
From Old French 'creue' meaning 'an increase, reinforcement,' past participle of 'croistre' (to grow), from Latin 'crēscere' (to grow, increase). Originally military reinforcements — a group that 'grew' the ranks. Key roots: crēscere (Latin: "to grow").