Dictionary entry

Croodle

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Croo″dle (kro͞o″d'l), v. i. [Cf. Cruddle, Crudle.] 1. To cower or cuddle together, as from fear or cold; to lie close and snug together, as pigs in straw. Wright. Forby.

A dove to fly home to her nest and croodle there.

C. Kingsley.

2. To fawn or coax.

3. To coo.