† ˈgrampell Obs.
Also 7 crampell, grample.
[Cf. obs. F. grampelle (Cotgr.).]
A kind of crab.
| 1598 Florio, Paguro, a kind of creuis or crafish called a grit, a grampell, or a punger. 1608 Topsell Serpents 312 The Sea-fish called Gryff or Grample. 1611 Florio, Máia, a kind of Crab called a Crampell. |