CROON


Meaning of CROON in English

v. & n.

--v.tr. & intr. hum or sing in a low subdued voice, esp. in a sentimental manner.

--n. such singing.

Derivatives:

crooner n.

Etymology: ME (orig. Sc. & N.Engl.) f. MDu. & MLG kronen groan, lament

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.