Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRUICHLE, CRUCHLE, v. and n. [krøxl, krʌxl]
1. v. To cough huskily. Found only as ppl.adj. and vbl.n. (S.D.D.).Gsw. 1863 J. Young Ingle Nook 15:
But noo auld Elspa's cruichlin' hoast Bade them prepare to rede the cost.
2. n. “A kind of subdued cough, as of one afflicted with asthma” (Kcb.4 c.1900, cruchle).
[Imit.: cf. Croichle, etc.]
