forcrempen

Middle English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To contract; cramp oneself up.

Etymology

Pre from Middle English *crempen (crimp, curl) derived from Old English ġecrympan (curl).

Origin

Old English

ġecrympan

Gloss

curl

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