1. To curl tightly, of hair; SYN. crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink.
2. To make ridges into by pinching together; SYN. pinch.

ETYM Prov. Eng.
1. A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled.
2. Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers; SYN. crimper.
Person luring or “shanghaiing” sailors aboard vessel.