† ˈscrimple, v. Obs. rare.
[Cf. crimple v.; also scrumple v. and G. schrumpeln, schrumpfeln.]
trans. To shrivel with fierce heat, to scorch. Also, to crumple, crinkle. Hence † ˈscrimpled ppl. a.
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