† crainteObs.rare—1. [a. F. crainte fear, f.pa.pple. of craindre to fear.] Fear. c1477Caxton Jason 103 b, Sorow, craynte and doubte departed from his herte. So † ˈcraintivea.[a. F. craintif, -ive: see -ive], fearful, timorous. 1490Caxton Eneydos ix. 37 In all affection crayntyue.