n. [ F. cravate, fr. Cravate a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France. ] A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck. [ 1913 Webster ]
While his wig was combed and his cravat tied. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Wearing a cravat. [ 1913 Webster ]
The young men faultlessly appointed, handsomely cravatted. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
I crave your honor's pardon. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. Mark xv. 43. [ 1913 Webster ]
His path is one that eminently craves weary walking. Edmund Gurney.
v. i. To desire strongly; to feel an insatiable longing;
Once one may crave for love. Suckling. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Formerly written also cravant and cravent. ] A recreant; a coward; a weak-hearted, spiritless fellow. See Recreant, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ OE. cravant, cravaunde, OF. cravant&unr_; struck down, p. p. of cravanter, crevanter, to break, crush, strike down, fr. an assumed LL. crepantare, fr. L. crepans, p. pr. of crepare to break, crack, rattle. Cf. Crevice, Crepitate. ] Cowardly; fainthearted; spiritless. “His craven heart.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The poor craven bridegroom said never a word. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
In craven fear of the sarcasm of Dorset. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
There is a prohibition so divine,
That cravens my weak hand. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who craves or begs. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Vehement or urgent desire; longing for; beseeching. [ 1913 Webster ]
A succession of cravings and satiety. L'Estrange.
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