GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Crape, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Craped (krāpt); p. pr. & vb. n. Craping.] [F. crêper, fr. L. crispare to curl, crisp, fr. crispus. See Crape, n.] To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, “to crape the hair; to crape silk”.

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    The hour for curling and craping the hair. Mad. D'Arblay.

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