We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Continue
Find out more

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†CRAINING, ppl.adj. A term used in soap-making; not known to the trade to-day.Ags. 1821 Montrose Chron. (1 June) 171/1:
Soap Maker's Utensils — To be Sold by Public Roup . . . Craining Vessels.

[Phs. a misprint for graining, coagulation, a soap-manufacturing term.]

7678

snd