Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CROOK, n. A disease of sheep, causing curvature of the neck. Common in Eng. (esp. Yks.) dial. (E.D.D.).Abd.(D) a.1807 J. Skinner Ewie wi' the Crookit Horn in Amusements (1809) 65:
O! had she died o' crook or cauld, As Ewies do when they grow auld.
