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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1577-1585
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(Cruke-,) Cruik-mow, n. One having a crooked mouth. — a1578 Pitsc. II. 86 n.1
Tuo great cannonis, Cruik mow and deaff Meg a1585 Polwart Flyt. 789 (T).
Cruik mow, widdiefow, soone bow, or I wand thé
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