a. Obs. [f. CREST sb.2 + -Y.] Of the nature of or affected with piles.
1569. R. Androse, trans. Alexis’ Secr., IV. II. 13. Against the Hemerodes and crestie swellings of the fundiment.
1598. Florio, Crestoso, crestie, full of the piles or hemorrhoides.
