Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRACKLE, v. “To crack, as the surface of a cheese sometimes does” (Sc. 1898 E.D.D.). Also found in Yks. and Chs. dial. Not known to our correspondents.
