/krayp/ , n. , v. , creped, creping .
n.
1. a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
2. a usually black band or piece of this material, worn as a token of mourning.
3. a thin, light, delicate pancake.
4. See crepe paper .
5. See crepe rubber .
v.t.
6. to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe.
Also, crape .
[ 1790-1800; crispus curled, wrinkled ]