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crimple

[ krim-puhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, crim·pled, crim·pling.

crimple

/ ˈkrɪmpəl /

Origin of crimple¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See crimp ¹, -le

Also, whenever we are putting on power we won't try to stand up, our legs would crimple up like strings.

In every one of Mr Crimple's joints, sir, there is more or less of the same deposit.

The heart glows; its humanities even yield and crimple under the fierce heat of mental pride.

In this portion of Mr Crimple's leg, sir, there is a certain amount of animal oil.

If Mr Crimple neglects his meals, or fails to take his proper quantity of rest, that oil wanes, and becomes exhausted.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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