κραδάω

Etymology
. It is probable that this verb is a denominative, so an original meaning "swinging" may be assumed for. This fits well with the meanings "crown of a tree" and "suspension-machine". Alternatively, this verb could be a zero grade iterative, derived from a lost primary verb, with as back-formation. The word is unrelated. The connection with 🇨🇬 remains hypothetical.

Verb

 * 1) to swing, shake, quiver
 * 2)  to suffer from blight