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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRIKE, Cricke, n. A louse or species of tick.Sc. 1783 J. Pinkerton Ballads II. 108:
O Bell, why dost thou flyte and scorn? Thou ken'st my cloak is very thin, It is so bare, and overworne. A cricke he theron cannot rin.Dmf. 1810 R. H. Cromek Rem. Nithsd. and Gall. Song 105:
Fidgin Davie clew his haffit, Hotchin thrang o' crikes an' flaes.
