Etymology

crispate

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Today it means: Having curled, wavy or notched edges. Full definition →

Latin crīspātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromcrīspātus
  2. English todaycrispate

Borrowed from Latin crīspātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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