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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1941

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CROCK, v.2 “To crouch. cower” (Abd. 1898 E.D.D.); cf. croag, id., s.v. Krug.Abd.2 1941:
Can ye nae see 'im crockin' ahin that muckle stane?

[Cf. Norw. kroka, to bend oneself (Torp).]

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