Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCRID, n. A crab which has newly cast its shell (Kcd. 1964).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. from Screed or a reduced form of screeved (crab) from Screeve, v., 1.]
