1. (v. i.) To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear.

2. (v. i.) To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe.

3. (v. t.) To sign with the cross; to bless.

4. (v. t.) To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.