† ˈcrocitate,v.Obs.—0 [f. L. crocitāre, freq. of crōcīre to croak loudly: see -ate.] intr. To croak or caw. Hence † crociˈtation. 1623Cockeram, Crociate, to cry like a rauen.1656Blount Glossogr., Crocation, the kawing of Crows, Rooks, or Ravens. Crocitation, Idem.