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crape.

Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).

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Meaning & usage

noun/kɹeɪp/
  1. Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).

    alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
  2. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

verb/kɹeɪp/
  1. To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.

    transitive
  2. To clothe in crape.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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