Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KRAA-KRUIK, n.comb. An implement for twisting straw ropes (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1960), a Thraw-cruik. [′krɑ:′krøk]
[A form of traa < Thraw-cruik, with assimilation of initial consonants.]
