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▪ I. ˈcraker dial. [f. crake v.1] = crake n. 2.
1698M. Martin Voy. Kilda (1749) 24 Wrens, Stone-Chaker, Craker, Cuckow. Ibid. 37 Left the Craker to cry and lisp as he pleased. 1885Swainson Prov. Names Birds 177 Corn Crake..Cracker, or Craker (North; Salop). ▪ II. craker obs. f. cracker, esp. a boaster. |