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crouch
v. i. [OE. cruchen, crouchen, crouken; cf. E. creep, G. krauchen, kriechen, or E. crook to bend, also crouch to cross.]1. To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear. ()
Now crouch like a cur. (Beau. & Fl.)
2. To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe. (Wordsworth.)
Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humor? (Shak.)
v. t. [OE. cruchen, crouchen, from cruche, crouche, cross. Cf. Crosier, Crook.]1. To sign with the cross; to bless. (Chaucer.)
2. To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear. ()
She folded her arms across her chest, And crouched her head upon her breast. (Colerige.)


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