In 7 cromple. [Cf. G. krumpel, krümpel in same sense, f. krumm, krumb, krump crooked; also CRUMPLE v.] A crushed fold or wrinkle produced by compression.

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1607.  Dekker, Westw. Hoe, Wks. 1873, II. 293. My forehead has more cromples then the back part of a counsellors gowne.

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1773.  Gentl. Mag., XLIII. 584. The best method of taking out the creases and crumples … without damaging the drawing or colours.

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1860.  Tyndall, Glac., I. xxi. 149. An ice-fall, on one side of which I found large crumples produced by the pressure.

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