Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CROKAIN, n. A Scots sweet made with sugar, water and lemon juice (Sc. 1759 E. Cleland Cookery 145). For recipe see F. M. McNeill Scots Kitchen (1929) 161.
[Of doubtful origin. It has been suggested that it may be a contr. form of Fr. croque-en-bouche, a crisp cake, gen. made of nougat, hard sugar, and glacé fruits (Hatz. and Darm.).]
