'Crewel' definitions:

Definition of 'Crewel'

From: GCIDE

Crewel \Crew"el\ (kr[udd]"[e^]l), n. [Perh. for clewel, dim. of clew a ball of thread; or cf. D. krul curl, E. curl. [root]26.] Worsted yarn,, slackly twisted, used for embroidery. [1913 Webster]