crape etymology

Etymology:

• From Middle English crape, crappe, from Old Occitan crapa (“gauze, crepe”).

Meaning:

• A thin, crisp fabric that is often used for mourning or formal wear.
• The crepe paper, which is a thin, crinkled paper that is used for decoration or wrapping.

Origin:

• The word crape originated in the 14th century from the Old Occitan word crapa, which meant "gauze" or "crepe."
• The word crape is ultimately derived from the Latin word crispus, which means "curled" or "wrinkled."

crape relate terms

• crepe

  Etymology The word crepe originates from the French word crêpe which means fabric

• crumpet

  Etymology The word crumpet is derived from the Middle English word crompid meaning