creve, v. Obs. (or dial.).
[a. F. creve-r to burst, split:—L. crepāre to crackle, crack.]
† 1. intr. To burst, to split. Obs.
| c 1450 Mirour Saluacioun 2941 The roches..creved both vppe and doune. |
2. (Also creave, creeve) Earlier and now dial. form of cree v.