v. Obs. rare–1. [f. AT- pref.2 + CREEP, OE. creópan. Cf. Ger. entkriechen, Du. ontkruipen.] intr. To creep away.
c. 1205. Lay., 5671. And qualden alle þa ilke Þe aniht weoren atcropene [1250 awei crope].
