CROUCH (2)

Crouch, v. t. [[OE. cruchen, crouchen, from cruche, crouche, cross. Cf. Crosier, Crook.]] 1. 1. To sign with the cross; to bless. Chaucer.
2. 2. To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.
She folded her arms across her chest, And crouched her head upon her breast. Colerige.