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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ail-cruke, n.1 (aile cruk, ailcrook). [Variant of Elcruke.] A flesh-hook. —1563–4 Prot. Bk. T. Johnsoun 138.
Ane aile cruk, ane yrne tangis 1627 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 529.
Ane ailcrook and twa pair of potboulls
