A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cruise, variant of Crusie n. (lamp). —1582 Perth Kirk S. 142.
Henry [came furth] with a cruise in his hand to see the matter 1649 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 536.
Ane yron cruise. Item 2 great chandleris