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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1825

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CROYDIE, adj. (See quot.)Rnf. 1825 Jam.2:
A croydie lea, a field on which there is a great quantity of foggage for sheltering game.

[Origin obscure. The meanings and relations of this and Croyd are uncertain.]

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