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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†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.
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"Craining ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Jan 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/craining>
