{ } a. [ L. crispatus, p. p. of crispare. ] Having a crisped appearance; irregularly curled or twisted. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ CF. F. crispation. ] 1. The act or process of curling, or the state of being curled. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A very slight convulsive or spasmodic contraction of certain muscles, external or internal. [ 1913 Webster ]
Few men can look down from a great height without creepings and crispations. O. W. Holmes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being crispate. [ 1913 Webster ]