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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1568-1625
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Crance, Crans, n. [e.m.E. cranse, craunce (1592), Du. krans.]
1. ? A form of candle-holder. 1568 Edinburgh Testaments I. 148 b.
Ane saltfatt of tyn, … ane crance, … twa brasin chandillaris 1588 St. A. Test. II. 97.
Thre chandlaris of bras … ane crans of bras 1625 Brechin Testaments IV. 178 b.
Ane crans of brais
2. A garland or wreath. 1590 Burel Queen ‘s Entry xlii.
Thair [sc. Moors'] heids wer garnisht gallandlie, With costly crancis maid of gold
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