Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CRAITHE, v. To swarm, be full of, abound with, esp. in ppl.adj. craithan, -in, swarming (with vermin) (Cai. 1916 T.S.D.C. II., 1972 D. Omand Cai. Book 245). [′kreð(ən)] [Aphetic variant form of skreeth(in) s.v. Skreed.]
