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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1586
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Crakkar, n. [e.m.E. crakar (1509), cra(c)ker.] A boaster, loud talker. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. xiv. 56.
Sic knavis and crakkaris to play at cartis and dyce 1540 Lynd. Sat. Proclam. 200.
Adew, crakkar, I will na langar tary a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS xv. 87.
God … tak away thir ydill lownis, Cryand crakkaris with cloutit gownis
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