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▪ I. crete1|kriːt| [Cf. OF. cretin basket; also Teutonic words mentioned under cradle n.] †1. = cradle n. i. Obs.
1340Ayenb. 137 Þe litel childe..þet wepþ ine his crete. 2. = cradle n. 7. dial.
1887Kentish Dial., Creet, a cradle, or frame-work of wood, placed on a scythe when used to cut corn. 1892Auctioneer's Catal. Farm Sale near Minster, Kent, Scythe and crete. ▪ II. † crete2 Obs. rare. The septum or division between the nostrils.
1541Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg., There are..other small bones lesse pryncypalles..as is the bone of the crete that deuyde the nosethyrlles. |