Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1941-1942
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CRAMP, v. To munch (Mry.1 1925). Cf. Cram, v. (2).Cai.7 1942:
He wis crampan' e keal. Hid wisna richt bweiled.Bnff.2 1941:
The unweel horse is better an' crampin' up his hey like a' that.
