I. ˈkrüd ə l intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: freq. of crood
dialect Britain : to make a low murmuring sound
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably freq. of Scots crood to crowd, from Middle English crouden — more at crowd
1. dialect Britain : to huddle together (as from cold) ; also : cuddle , snuggle
2. dialect Britain : cower , crouch