Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1879
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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.
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