Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRANIE, n. and adj.
1. n. (1) “An animal neat and small” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 221); (2) “a neat person of small stature” (Ib.); (3) “anything small of its kind” (Ib.).
2. adj. “Small” (Ib.). Also comb. cranie-wee, very small (Ib.).
[See note to Crannie, n.2]
