Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRAIL PLAY, n. comb. (See quot.)Fif. 1891 A. J. G. Mackay Proverbs 38:
Crail play. At whist, to lead Ace King in succession, is the same as “Paisley play,” in like manner looked down upon by Glasgow players. It was a mode which the more skilful new-fashioned players of Anstruther and Pittenweem despised.
