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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

KRACHT, n. Strength, ability to work (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960), in 1879 quot. used as a nonce variant of craft, craftiness.

Hence krachtless, powerless (Ib.).Sc.(E) 1879 P. H. Waddell Isaiah xlvii. 10:
For ye lippen'd sae lown till yer kracht; quo ye, Nane sal see me syne.

[Du. kracht, energy, strength, power, krachte-loos, powerless.]

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