We had a Crossgrained sort of choice left us, which was to be found, to be drawn, and go for nothing-or take on as volunteers for the bounty of two guineas.
"Poems Chiefly From Manuscript"
John Clare
We do not like to see him become Crossgrained, mean in disposition and stony hearted.
"Journeys Through Bookland V2"
Charles H. Sylvester
Does that satisfy you, you Crossgrained old shellfish?
"Kent Knowles: Quahaug"
Joseph C. Lincoln