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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cryke, Kryk, n. [ME. cryke, crike (c 1250), ON. krike.] A cleft in the face of a rock. —1375 Barb. x. 602.
Williame Francous … Clam in the crykis [E. crykes] forouth thaim ay Ib. 606.
Thai clam into the crykis [E. crykys] swa a1400 Leg. S. xx. 43.
A kryk in to a crage he hade, & thare his dwellinge has he mad
