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Crave (krāv), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Craved (krāvd);
p pr. & vb. n. Craving.] [AS.
crafian; akin to Icel. krefja, Sw.
kräfva, Dan. kræve.] 1.
To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with
submission or humility; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to
implore.

I crave your honor's pardon.

Shak.

Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and
craved the body of Jesus.

Mark xv. 43.

2. To call for, as a gratification; to
long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach
craves food.

His path is one that eminently craves weary
walking.

Edmund Gurney.

Syn. -- To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat;
solicit; request; supplicate; adjure.

Crave, v. i. To desire
strongly; to feel an insatiable longing; as, a craving
appetite.

Once one may crave for love.

Suckling.

Cra"ven (kr?"v'n), a. [OE.


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