Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GREN, n. A lobster's hole or lair (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Also krane (Ib.). [gren]
[Norw. dial. gren, the hole or lair of a fox, otter, etc., O.N. gren, idem.]