crape
1 of 3noun
ˈkrāp 
1
: crepe
2
: a band of crepe worn on a hat or sleeve as a sign of mourning
crape
2 of 3verb (1)
craped; craping
transitive verb
: to cover or shroud with or as if with crape
crape
3 of 3verb (2)
craped; craping
transitive verb
: to make (the hair) curly
Word History
Etymology
Noun
alteration of French crêpe, from Middle French crespe, from crespe curly, from Latin crispus — more at crisp entry 1
Verb (2)
French crêper, from Middle French cresper, from crespe
First Known Use
Noun
1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1815, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
1774, in the meaning defined above