Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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¶CRULT, n. A term of abuse.Sc. 1931 J. Bridie Anatomist (1932) 30:
Will you keep your hands off me, ye blasted crult?
[Of doubtful authenticity. Poss. a nonce formation based on Crull, v., Crowl, n.]
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