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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRONACH, v. Found only as pr.p. or ppl.adj.

1. To gossip, tattle (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.), to back-bite.Per. 1898 E.D.D.:
Betty is a cronachin' limmer an' raises a hantle din amon her neibours.

2. To grumble.Bch. 1928 (per Abd.15):
She's aye cronachin and cryin' oot.

[From Cronach, n.]

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