Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRIGGIE, Krig(g)i. n. A bend or angle in a dyke or fence (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., criggie; 1908 Jak. (1928), krig(g)i). [′krɪgi]
[Norw. krig, a corner. ]