"creevles" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} creevles pl (plural only)
  1. (colloquial, archaic) A creeping feeling; formication. Tags: archaic, colloquial, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-creevles-en-noun-oVL6mFeN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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