crape

Etymology

Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crepe.

noun

  1. Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
  2. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

verb

  1. (transitive) To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
    a machine for craping silk
    July 24, 1786, Frances Burney (aka Madame d'Arblay), diary the hour for curling and craping the hair
  2. (transitive) To clothe in crape.

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