a. [ AS. crumb stooping, bent down; akin to OHG. chrumb, G. krumm, Dan. krum, D. krom, and E. cramp. ]
Crooked backs and crump shoulders. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Prob. from W. crempog, crammwgth, a pancake or fritter. ]
v. t.
They crumpled it into all shapes, and diligently scanned every wrinkle that could be made. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To contract irregularly; to show wrinkles after being crushed together;
a. Brittle; crisp. Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]