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   Crouch (krouch; 129), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Crouched (kroucht); p. pr. & vb. n. Crouching.] [OE.  cruchen, crouchen, crouken; cf. E.  creep, G.  krauchen, kriechen, or E.  crook to bend, also crouch to cross.]
   1. To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear.
   
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   Now crouch like a cur. Beau. & Fl.
   
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   2. To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe. “A crouching purpose.”  Wordsworth.
   
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   Must I stand and crouch
   
   Under your testy humor? Shak.
   
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   Crouch, v. t. [OE.  cruchen, crouchen, from cruche, crouche, cross. Cf. Crosier, Crook.]
   1. To sign with the cross; to bless. [Obs.]  Chaucer.
   
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   2. To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.
   
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   She folded her arms across her chest,
   
   And crouched her head upon her breast. Colerige.
   
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