Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CROOTLIE, adj. Having very short legs, out of proportion to the body (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obs.).
[Of same origin as Crootles,n.]
