† Crame v.

north. dial. Obs. [cf. Du. and dial. Ger. krammen to fasten with cramps, f. Du. kram cramp, hook, fastening.] trans. To fasten or mend with cramps or hold-fasts.

1614.  Vestry Bks. (Surtees), 165. P^d for craminge our church leades with iron, viij d. Ibid. (1667), 223. For crameing the shovell, 2 d.