† ˈcrangle, v. Obs.
intr. To twist, writhe, wriggle; = crankle. Hence ˈcrangling vbl. n. and ppl. a. (In quot. 1642 fig.)
| 1586 Hudson tr. Du Bartas' Judith 18 (Jam.) A serpent..Which crangling crept. Ibid. 75 (Jam.) The Danow which begins to flow, With snakish crangling slow. 1642 Rogers Naaman 212 Crangling and worldly wise braines. |