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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CRAWL, v. Irreg. variant of trawl, to catch fish with a trawl net. Hence crawled, trawled; crawler, trawler (Abd. c.1890).Ags. 1902 Arbroath Guide (24 May) 3:
Laifies an' crawled fish for yer tea-pairty.
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