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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crisp(e, Crysp(e, n. [e.m.E. crispe, ME. crisp (c 1450), med. L. crispum. Cf. Kirsp.]

1. A thin textile fabric; gauze or crape. ?1438 Alex. ii. 3190.
The hare lyke crisp was on his hede 1516 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 22.
Foure peces of crisp 1541 Treas. Acc. VIII. 34.
Deliverit to hir grace xviij elnis crysp 1550 Ib. IX. 424.
Foure elnis black crysp for my lord governoures order 1552 Ib. X. 70.
Item, vj quarteris crisp to draw the slevis of hir goune 1590 Burel Queen's Entry 13.
In a robe Of clenely crispe, side to his kneis, A bony boy [etc.] 1623 Edinb. Test. LI. 320.
x elnes and ane halff of crisp 1634 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 474.
Twa scarfis of crispe 1698 Funeral Acc. MS. ii. 6.
2 ells fine broad crisp at 40 d.

2. A veil of this material. a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 113.
Ane cleinlie crispe hang ouir his eyis