CROSHABELL

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coined by George Peele, and found only in his works.
? from dialect crouse, amorous, lascivious, lustful + belle

From: Merrie Conceited Jests of George Peele,
Gentleman, Sometimes Student in Oxford
By George Peele
Reprinted 1809
The Jests of George Peele,
With Foure of his Companions at Brainford
P. 18