Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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†CRACKMASSIE, n. and adj.
1. n. Boastful, exaggerated talk.Lth. 1825 Jam.2:
You are talking crackmassie.
2. adj. “A term applied to one who is chargeable with vain boasting” (Ib.).Lth. 1825 Jam.2:
You are crackmassie.
