crispation

Accordingly he had a "crispation of nerves," which obliged him to take a large cut-glass decanter and hit her on the head with it.

Antonym: incurious. curl, n. ringlet, kink, toupet. curl, v. crisp, crimp, crape; writhe, wreathe, twist, wind. curling, n. crispation. curl paper. papillote. curly, a. curling, curled, crinkled, crinkly, wavy, kinky. curlycue, n.

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

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.