Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRACKET, n. The cricket, Gryllus domesticus (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2). Also found in n.Eng. dial. (E.D.D.). Not known to our correspondents.
[Vowel change prob. due to influence of Eng. crack, to make a sharp sound.]
