Definition for CROOK

CROOK, v.t. [Fr. crocher; Sw. kröka; Dan. kröger; W. crwcau, crocau.]

  1. To bend; to turn from a straight line; to make a curve or hook.
  2. To turn from rectitude; to pervert. – Bacon.
  3. To thwart. [Little used.]

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