Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRINKY, n. “A rod of iron, with a hook at the end” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 146).
[Cf. Eng. dial. crink, a bend, and Eng. crank.]