crispen

verb

crisp·​en ˈkri-spən How to pronounce crispen (audio)
crispened; crispening; crispens

intransitive verb

: to become crisp

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of crispen was in 1931

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Cite this Entry

“Crispen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispen. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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