[crape] n [alter. of F crepe, fr. MF crespe, fr. crespe curly, fr. L crispus--more at crisp] (1633) 1: crepe
2: a band of crepe worn on a hat or sleeve as a sign of mourning
[2]crape vt craped ; crap.ing (1815): to cover or shroud with or as if with crape [3]crape vt craped ; crap.ing [F creper, fr. L crispare, fr. crispus] (1774): to make (the hair) curly