/kris"peuhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that crisps, corrugates, or curls.
2. a drawer or compartment in a refrigerator for keeping lettuce, celery, and other vegetables crisp.
3. an ovenlike appliance for restoring the crispness of crackers, cookies, etc., by dry heating.
[ 1825-35; CRISP + -ER 1 ]