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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crakkit, ppl. a. Also: crakkyt, crackit. [e.m.E. cracked (1503), crakt, f. Crak v.] Cracked.1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 102.
Quhat mysery is now in land! Quhow mony crakkyt cunnand! 1549 Treas. Acc. IX. 348.
The heling and mending of tua cannouns quhilkis war crakkit 1583 Edinb. Test. XII. 93 b.
Nyne crownes of the sone, quhairof thair is ane crakkit 1583 Sat. P. xlv. 434.
Auld creased workis payit with crackit crownes
