Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRANK, n.1 “An iron guard attached to the feet in curling, to prevent sliding on the ice” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2).
[A corruption of Cramp, n.2]
