Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CREIZE, Creeze, n. Sc. forms of Eng. crisis. The form crise is found in Eng. up to c.1750 (see N.E.D.). [kri:z]Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 47:
At this the lassie's courage got a heeze, She thinks her wiss is now come till a creize. [creeze (1868 ed.)]
