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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Cruift,) Crwift, n. [Late ME. crofte (Malory), MDu. crofte, older Flem. kruft(e, med. L. crupta.] A crypt. —1585 Thanes of Cawdor 186.
My bodye … to be laid with byschoippe Iohn Campbell in Sanct Michellis crwift quhilkis I lvaif mendit and thekit
