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† ˈscrimple, v. Obs. rare. [Cf. crimple v.; also scrumple v. and G. schrumpeln, schrumpfeln.] trans. To shrivel with fierce heat, to scorch. Also, to crumple, crinkle. Hence † ˈscrimpled ppl. a.
1535Stewart Cron. Scot. (Rolls) III. 396 The Scottis hirdis..Of scrymplit ledder mony closbow maid. a1572Knox Hist. Ref. Wks. 1846 I. 17 A trane of powder was..sett a fyre, quhilk gave to the blessed martyre of God a glaise, skrimpled his left hand, and that syd of his face. |