English word origin

Etymology of cray

Clipping of crayfish.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A crayfish or lobster.

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

Clipping of crayfish.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Crazy.

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

Clipping of crazy, with -y to clarify pronunciation. Compare vacay (“vacation”).

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