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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRANNIE, CRANNY, n.¹ “A square or oblong aperture in the wall of a house” (Gall. 1825 Jam.²), a Bole (see n.¹). Known to Bnff.² 1940.Abd.² 1941:
The saut backet sits in a cranny i' the ingle-neuk.Ags.¹⁷ 1941:
She aye keepit her Bible in thon crannie by the fireside.