- gecrymman
- wv/t1a to crumble
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
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crumble — late 15c., kremelen, from O.E. *crymelan, presumed frequentative of gecrymman to break into crumbs, from cruma (see CRUMB (Cf. crumb)). The b is 16c., probably on analogy of French derived words like humble, where it belongs, or by influence of… … Etymology dictionary
crumble — [c]/ˈkrʌmbəl / (say krumbuhl) verb (crumbled, crumbling) –verb (t) 1. to break into small fragments or crumbs. –verb (i) 2. to fall into small pieces; break or part into small fragments. 3. to decay; disappear piecemeal. –noun 4. something… …
crum|ble — «KRUHM buhl», verb, bled, bling, noun. –v.t. 1. to break into very small pieces or crumbs: »to crumble dirt between your hands. Do not crumble your break on the table. 2. to destroy; break down. SYNONYM(S): disintegrate, decompose. –v.i … Useful english dictionary
