He soon found his former cronies, though all rather the worse for the wear and tear of time.
W. Irving.
Croo"dle (kr??"d'l), v. i. [Cf. Cruddle, Crudle.] 1. To cower or cuddle together, as from fear or cold; to lie close and snug together, as pigs in straw. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. Forby.
A dove to fly home her nest and croodle there.
C. Kingsley.