Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRANNACH, n. “Pottage” (Inv. 1898 E.D.D.; Abd., n.Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Cf. Gael. crannachan, a Halloween dish of half-churned cream.]