croodle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Croo"dle intransitive verb

Etymology

Cf. Cruddle, Crudle.

Definitions

1. To cower or cuddle together, as from fear or cold; to lie close and snug together, as pigs in straw. Prov. Eng. Wright. Forby.

   A dove to fly home her nest and croodle there. C. Kingsley.

2. To fawn or coax. Obs.
3. To coo. Scot.