crape

plural crapes

1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
2. countableuncountableMourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

present singular third person crapes · participle present craping · participle past craped · past craped

1. transitiveTo form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.

   a machine for craping silk

   1 more example

   July 24, 1786, Frances Burney (aka Madame d'Arblay), diary the hour for curling and craping the hair

2. transitiveTo clothe in crape.