Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CROOBACKS, n.pl. “A sort of panniers borne by horses, and used in mountainous districts, for carrying home corn, peats, etc. They are connected to the car-saddle by widdies” (Sth., Per. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. Cruban, n.3
[Gael. crùbag, a wooden frame placed on a horse's back for the purpose of carrying anything bulky, as hay or corn.]
