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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1540, 1682
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Crainroch, n. Also: cranra. [Of obscure (possibly Gaelic) origin.] Hoar-frost, rime. —c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS. 140 b/11.
To heir sa hairtly thai hoist In to the cranra and frost1682 Law Memorials 239.
No frost at all excepting some crainroch or small frost
