v. Obs. intr. To twist, writhe, wriggle; = CRANKLE. Hence Crangling vbl. sb. and ppl. a. (In quot. 1642 fig.)
1586. Hudson, trans. Du Bartas’ Judith, 18 (Jam.). A serpent Which crangling crept. Ibid., 75 (Jam.). The Danow which begins to flow, With snakish crangling slow.
1642. Rogers, Naaman, 212. Crangling and worldly wise braines.
