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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CRULL, CROWL, CROOL, v. “To contract, or draw one's self together” (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.2; Ayr.4 1928), to huddle; to stoop, to cower (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.2, crull). Ppl.adjs. crool't, crowlin', “stooping, crouching, bent with age” (Mry.1 1925, crowlin'). [krʌl, krʌul, krul]Abd. 1910 in Scotsman (26 May):
Fat are ye crowlin' at?Lnk. 1893 J. Crawford Sc. Verses 72:
Crool't in a neuk wi sair bo'ed back.

[Mid.Eng. crullen, to curl. Cf. Crulge.]

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