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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1539

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Crannikin, n. [Prob. older Flem. kraaneken, dim. of kraan Cran n.2 2.] Part of the mechanism of a crossbow. —1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 188.
Deliuerit to the croce bowmaker for ane croce bow … windessis and crannikinnis and stringis

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