croodle

croodle
I. \\ˈkrüdəl\ intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: freq. of crood
dialect Britain : to make a low murmuring sound
II. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably freq. of Scots crood to crowd, from Middle English crouden — more at crowd
1. dialect Britain : to huddle together (as from cold); also : cuddle, snuggle
2. dialect Britain : cower, crouch

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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