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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Craking, vbl. n.1 [Cf. Craik v.1] Cackling (of geese). — c1420 Wynt. iv. 1163.
Na had bene that a gannyr made Sa hwge crakyng and sic cry Ib. 1170.
Had noucht that gus sic crakyng mad
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