Crapping case, or KEN, the water-closet. Generally called CRAPPING-CASTLE.
Crawler, a mean, contemptible, sycophantic fellow. Also a cab which is driven slowly along while its driver looks out for a fare. Crawling is by recent statute a punishable offence.
Crawly mawly, in an ailing, weakly, or sickly state.
Craw thumper, a Roman Catholic. Compare [BRISKET-BEATER].
Cream of the valley, gin; as opposed to or distinguished from “mountain dew,” whisky.
Crib, house, public or otherwise; lodgings, apartments; a situation. Very general in the latter sense.
Crib, to steal or purloin; to appropriate small things.
Crib, a literal translation of a classic author.—University.
Crib biter, an inveterate grumbler; properly said of a horse which has this habit, a sign of its bad digestion.