Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CROCKLE, n. A crust of bread. See also quot. s.v. Cawrie.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 95:
Meenie used to put out crusts or “crockles” to feed them.
