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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1506
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Crochat, n. Also: cruchet. [F. crochet.] A hook. — 1375 Barb. x. 401 (E).
Thair leddre … maid ane clap quhen the cruchet [C. cleket] Wes fixit fast in the kyrneill 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 48.
For jc gretar hukis callit crochattis
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