ETYM AS. cradel, cradol, prob. from Celtic; cf. Gael. creathall, Irish craidhal, W. cryd a shaking or rocking, a cradle; perh. akin to Eng. crate.
1. A baby's bed with sides and rockers.
2. Birth of a person.

ETYM Old Eng. hope; akin to Dutch hoep, hoepel.
1. A light curved frame to spread out a skirt.
2. A rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; SYN. ring.