Obs. rare–1. [app. dim. of CREST sb.: see -EL. Cf. OF. crestel, cretel a battlement.] ? = CREST.
c. 1320. Sir Beues, 4175. To Beues he smot a dent ful sore, Þat sercle of gold & is crestel Fer in to þe mede fel.
