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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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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.
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"Crack adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/crack_adj>