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criz·​zle | \ ˈkrizəl \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of crizzle

 (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

dialectal : to become rough or crumpled (as of the surface of freezing water)

transitive verb

chiefly dialectal : to roughen or crumple the surface of

crizzle

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of crizzle (Entry 2 of 2)

now dialectal
: a roughened surface (as of the skin when exposed to sun and wind)

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History and Etymology for crizzle

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“Crizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crizzle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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