crispation

Example Sentences

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He shut his eyes, and a nervous crispation caused the fingers of his hands to close themselves with such force, that the grasp of that which held her little palm hurt her.

From A Siren by Trollope, Thomas Adolphus

A crispation of interest passed over the congregation; every chin was raised.

From The Imperialist by Duncan, Sara Jeannette