\Crutched\ (kr?cht), a.
1. Supported upon crutches.

2. [See {Crouch}, v. t., and {Crouched}, a. ] Marked with the
   sign of the cross; crouched.

{Crutched friar} (Eccl.), one of a religious order, so called
   because its members bore the sign of the cross on their
   staves and habits; -- called also {crossed friar} and
   {crouched friar}.