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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CROOBAN, n. In phr. in a crooban, in a stiff and bent position; fig. = “in difficulty” (Cai.7 1941).Cai. 1932 “Caithness Forum” in John o' Groat Jnl. (25 Nov.):
Hid's 'at evil rheumatism in ma hench bane. A'm in a fair crooban.
