Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CROSSFUL, adj. Contrary. Cf. obs. Eng. crossful = given to crossing or thwarting, c.1680 (N.E.D.).Per. 1766 A. Nicol Poems 40:
May never poor lad meet wi' sik a bad And crossful wife as I have done.
