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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Craik, n.,2 variant of crake Crak n. — a1570-86 Maitl. F. lxii. 37.
This to correct thay schoir with mony craikis [: ax] c1615 Chron. Kings 109.
The craik being so gritt that it maid all the toune to awalk
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