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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.
CRACKET, n. The cricket, Gryllus domesticus (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2). Also found in n.Eng. dial. (E.D.D.). Not known to our correspondents.
[Vowel change prob. due to influence of Eng. crack, to make a sharp sound.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Cracket n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cracket>
