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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRANK, v.2 “To shackle, to apply hob- or ham-shackle to a horse” (Jam.2). Used fig. in quot.Slk. 1822 Hogg Perils of Man I. 267:
As for the reward of presumption, it is in Scotland to be crankit before and kicked behind.
