Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CROAN, v. To revile, vilify, abuse.Mry. 1851 D. Paul Poems 16:
When puir Johnny croanin' David Garrow Fell headlong owre the auld drill harrow.
[Form and meaning are both uncertain.]
