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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CROWDLE, v.1 “To crawl as a crab” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2).
[Phs. the same word as crowdle s.v. Croodle, v.1 (1), to crouch, cower, q.v.]
