▪ I. crete1
(kriːt)
[Cf. OF. cretin basket; also Teutonic words mentioned under cradle n.]
† 1. = cradle n. i. Obs.
| 1340 Ayenb. 137 Þe litel childe..þet wepþ ine his crete. |
2. = cradle n. 7. dial.
| 1887 Kentish Dial., Creet, a cradle, or frame-work of wood, placed on a scythe when used to cut corn. 1892 Auctioneer's Catal. Farm Sale near Minster, Kent, Scythe and crete. |
▪ II. † crete2 Obs. rare.
The septum or division between the nostrils.
| 1541 Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg., There are..other small bones lesse pryncypalles..as is the bone of the crete that deuyde the nosethyrlles. |