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crispation

British  
/ krɪˈspeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of curling or state of being curled

  2. any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation

  3. a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water

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

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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.

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