English word origin

Etymology of cruck

Perhaps from a dialectal variant of crutch or crook.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To make lame.

noun

A sturdy timber with a curve or angle used for primary framing of a timber house, usually used in pairs.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Perhaps from a dialectal variant of crutch or crook.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A vehicle that has features of both a car and a truck.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From blend of car + truck.

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Blend componentcaren
Blend componenttrucken

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