Definition of crape
1 : crepe
2 : a band of crepe worn on a hat or sleeve as a sign of mourning
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of crape
alteration of French crêpe, from Middle French crespe, from crespe curly, from Latin crispus — more at crisp
First Known Use: 1633
2
crape
verb
Definition of crape
craped
;craping
transitive verb
: to cover or shroud with or as if with crape
1815
First Known Use of crape
1815
3
crape
verb
Definition of crape
craped
;craping
transitive verb
: to make (the hair) curly
Origin and Etymology of crape
French crêper, from Middle French cresper, from crespe
First Known Use: 1774
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