%croodle%

v. i. [ Cf. Cruddle, Crudle. ] 1. To cower or cuddle together, as from fear or cold; to lie close and snug together, as pigs in straw. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. Forby. [ 1913 Webster ]

A dove to fly home to her nest and croodle there. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To fawn or coax. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To coo. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]