n. pl. [ F. crampon, fr. OHG. chramph crooked; akin to G. krampf cramp. See Cramp, n., and cf. Crampon. ]
‖n. [ F. See Crampoons. ]
a. [ F. cramponné. See Crampoons. ] (Her.) Having a cramp or square piece at the end; -- said of a cross so furnished. [ 1913 Webster ]