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An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language
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Chapter 4 Crufe.

To CROUP, CRUPE, CROWP, v. n.

1. To croak, to cry with a hoarse voice.

Complaynt S.

2. To speak hoarsely, as the effect of a cold, S.

Moes. G. hrop-jan, Isl. hrop-a, clamare.

Crowping, s. A hoarse sound.

Douglas.

Croup, s. A disease affecting the throat of a child, S. Cynanche trachealis, synon. chock, stuffing, closing.

Buchan.

From the noise made in breathing.

CROUP, s. A berry, Gl. Sibb.

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