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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRACK, adj. “Crack-brained” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2; Bnff.2, Abd.9 1940).Abd.27 1947:
The wye he cairriet on ye wid 'a thocht he wis crack.

[Prob. a reduced form of Crackit, q.v.]

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