Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRASACH, n. “A slow creeping movement” (Cai.8 1934).
[Cf. Gael. crasgach, adj., crawling or walking, as a person feeling torturing pain (MacLennan).]