crape

[ kreyp ]

noun, verb (used with object),craped, crap·ing.

Origin of crape

1
Anglicized spelling

Other words from crape

  • crapelike, adjective

Words that may be confused with crape

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British Dictionary definitions for crape

crape

/ (kreɪp) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of crepe

  2. crepe, esp when used for mourning clothes

  1. a band of black crepe worn in mourning

Derived forms of crape

  • crapy, adjective

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