crispen

verb

crisp·​en ˈkri-spən How to pronounce crispen (audio)
crispened; crispening; crispens

intransitive verb

: to become crisp

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Place it on a sheet pan outfitted with a rack to absorb dripping and into a 400-degree oven for up to 10 minutes — just to crispen the skin. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of crispen was in 1931

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“Crispen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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