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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1893-1910
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CRULL, CROWL, CROOL, v. “To contract, or draw one's self together” (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.2; Ayr.4 1928), to huddle; to stoop, to cower (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.2, crull). Ppl.adjs. crool't, crowlin', “stooping, crouching, bent with age” (Mry.1 1925, crowlin'). [krʌl, krʌul, krul]Abd. 1910 in Scotsman (26 May):
Fat are ye crowlin' at?Lnk. 1893 J. Crawford Sc. Verses 72:
Crool't in a neuk wi sair bo'ed back.
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