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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CROSLE, v. “To settle down gently; to ‘croodle'” (Sc. 1905 E.D.D.Suppl.).Per. 1889 T. Edwards Strathearn Lyrics 29:
The airy swift . . . Noo neath the eaves love's tale he weaves An' crosles near his dearie.

[The same word as Crusil, q.v. ]

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