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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRESCIL, CRESHER, CREESCIE, n. (See quot.)Arg. 1901 R. C. Maclagan Games of Argyleshire 22–23:
Behind this the fielders of the side “out” [in the game of rounders] spread themselves — that is, in fact, the whole of that side with the exception of one who serves the ball to the striker. He is called variously crescil, creescie, creeshy, cresher, or, finally, greaser.

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