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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
KRANSET, adj.1 Of sheep or cattle: having a dark-coloured body with a light-coloured face, esp. round the eyes and neck, or vice versa (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.). Cf. kraget s.v. Krag, id.
[Norw. kranset, decked out, garlanded, krans, a ring, circle.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kranset adj.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kranset_adj1>
