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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRUMSHY, CRUMSHACH, adj. Brittle (Bnff.2 1941; Abd.16 1925; Abd.9 1941); crisp. Used fig. = “crusty,” crabbed. [′krʌmʃɪ̢, ′krʌmʃəx]ne.Sc. 1921 J. Wight in Swatches 17:
Basketfu's o' cheese an' breid (hard, curly, crumshy corters).Abd. 1947 (per Abd.28):
He's a crumshach aul' deevil.
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