† croched,ppl.a.Obs. [f. croche v. andn. + -ed. Cf. F. crochu.] 1. Crooked, twisted. c1300K. Alis. 7099 Wilde swyn And croched dragons. 2. Having ‘croches’: see croche n.2 1598J. Manwood Lawes Forest iv. §6 (1615) 46 a, A Hart..whether he be croched, palmed, or crowned.