Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KROSSICK, n. Also krossek (Jak.). The star-fish, Asterias vulgaris (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Norw. kross, a cross, + dim. -ick, from its shape. Cf. Norw. krossfisk, id.]
