'crisp' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'crisp', where 'crisp' meant 'curly' or 'wrinkled'.

'crisp' changed from the Old English word 'crisp' and eventually became the modern English word 'crisp'.

Initially, it meant 'curly or wrinkled', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'firm, dry, and brittle'.