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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Creul(l, v. [Northern ME. creul (c 1300). crule, of obscure origin.] intr. To crawl. —c1590 J. Stewart 210 § 40.
I arryuit in ane sinteir small, Quhair elresche esks vas creulland to & fro 1602 Colville Parænese 45.
Lyik vnto creuling serpents vho vse not to creep far from thair cauerns
