Defn: To crush with the teeth; to chew with violence and noise; to crunch. Swift.
CRAVAT Cra*vat" (kr-vt"), n. Etym: [F. cravate, fr. Cravate a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France.]
Defn: A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn
by men about the neck.
While his wig was combed and his cravat tied. Macualay.
CRAVATTED
Cra*vat`ted (kr-vt"td), a.
Defn: Wearing a cravat.
The young men faultlessly appointed, handsomely cravatted. Thackeray.
CRAVE
Crave (krv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Craved (kr; p pr. & vb. n. Craving.]
Etym: [AS. crafian; akin to Icel. krefia, Sw. kr, Dan. kr.]
1. To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with submission or humility; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to implore. I crave your honor's pardon. Shak. Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. Mark xv. 43.
2. To call for, as a gratification; to long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach craves food. His path is one that eminently craves weary walking. Edmund Gurney.
Syn. — To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat; solicit; request; supplicate; adjure.
CRAVE
Crave, v. i.