A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cratch(e, n. [Of obscure origin.] Some substance used for filling up joints. —1639 M. Works Acc. XXIX. 94.
For twa bollis of saltt cratche for mending and poynting of the leid plettforme 1701 Foulis Acc. Bk. 288.
For pointing Rot Douglas kitchin sklaits, and to the pointing with cratch about the leads
