Criz/zel, Criz/zeling, Crizzle

[Probably from grizzle, q.v. ] A semi-transparent coating sometimes found on the surface of gla . Amazon River. co. the sound.] To make a low hoarse noise in the throat; to caw. -To forebode evil without adequate cause; to grumble; to murmur; as, a croaking parson. -v. a. To speak or utter in a low, hollow, hoarse tone of voice; as, a croaking bull-frog. -n. The low, harsh, hollow sound of voice of a frog, or crow, or any like sound; a caw. The frogs renew the croaks of their loquacious race."-Dryden. Croak'er, n. An habitual grumbler; one who is ince antly complaining, foreboding, or finding fault.