n. [ Perh. for clewel, dim. of clew a ball of thread; or cf. D. krul curl, E. curl. √26. ] Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Embroidery in crewels, commonly done upon some plain material, such as linen. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Cruet. [ 1913 Webster ]