cratch Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cratch noun

Etymology

OE. crache, creche, F. crche crib, manger, fr. OHG. krippa, krippea,G. krippe crib. See Crib.

Definitions

1. A manger or open frame for hay; a crib; a rack. Obs.

   Begin from first where He encradled was, In simple cratch, wrapt in a wad of hay. Spenser.