CROON
\kɹˈuːn], \kɹˈuːn], \k_ɹ_ˈuː_n]\
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To make a continuous hollow moan, as cattle do when in pain.
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To hum or sing in a low tone; to murmur softly.
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To sing in a low tone, as if to one's self; to hum.
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To soothe by singing softly.
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A low, continued moan; a murmur.
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A low singing; a plain, artless melody.
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.