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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1564, 1627
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Ail-cruke, n.1 Also: aile cruk, ailcrook, havil cruik. [Variant of Elcruke.] A flesh-hook. — 1533 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 451.
Ane ladill, ane havil cruik 1563–4 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 138.
Ane aile cruk, ane yrne tangis 1627 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 529.
Ane ailcrook and twa pair of potboulls
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