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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1566
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Crouch, v. [e.m.E. crouch, ME. crouche, cruche, of obscure origin.] intr. To bow low. —1558-66 Knox (to Q. Elizabeth) II. 29.
Some that this day lawlie crouche to your Grace