Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRUSIL, v. To crouch, “to contract the body in sitting” (s.Sc. 1825 Jam.2; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., obsol.). Ppl.adj. crusilt, “applied to one who sits bowed together over the fire” (Jam.2). Cf. Crosle.
[Cf. Eng. dial. crozzle, to curl up (with heat), phs. cogn. with Ger. kräuseln, to curl, frizzle, Norw. dial. krusla, to move forward slowly and somewhat bowed (Torp); see further etym. note to Crouse.]
