Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KROKLIN, n. Also crocklin (Edm.). A small black mussel found adhering to the rocks on the foreshore (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960).
[Cf. Faer. kræklingur, a mussel, Icel. kræklingr, a shell, common sea-snail.]
