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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crakkand, ppl. a. [ME. crakkande, cracking, e.m.E. crakynge boasting.] Boasting, bragging. —1540 Lynd. Sat. Proclam. 141.
I tak on hand … This crakkand carle to fle with ane scheip heid
