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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crusie, Crusy, n. Also: crusee, cruizie. [Cf. ME. crusell, MDu. kruysel, MLG. krusel, etc.] A form of lamp or candleholder. Also attrib. with chandler.1501 Treas. Acc. II. 35.
For ane crusy of silvir weyand vj unce 1506 Ib. III. 247.
Ane pece maid of ane brokin laver and ane brokin crusee of the kingis 1618 Edinb. Test. L. 62 b.
Tua crusie chandleris at vj s. the pece 1698 Ib. LXXX. 288.
Tuo pewther cruizies Ib. 312.
Two pair of old sheits and ane crusie
