Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRUIVLE, n. and v.
1. n. “A sour-tempered person of insignificant appearance” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
2. v. “To crouch in a sitting posture” (Ib., rare).
[? Deriv. of Cruive, above.]
