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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRAINING, ppl.adj. A term used in soap-making; not known to the trade to-day.Ags. 1821 Montrose Chron. (1 June) 171/1:
Soap Maker's Utensils — To be Sold by Public Roup . . . Craining Vessels.

[Phs. a misprint for graining, coagulation, a soap-manufacturing term.]

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