Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRAP, n.2 Descriptive of the sound made by the reaping-hook or any instrument which craps or cuts.Kcb. 1894 S. R. Crockett Raiders xlvi.:
Hear the crap, crap! of the short-bladed reaping-hook driving through the corn.
