1698. M. Martin, Voy. Kilda (1749), 24. Wrens, Stone-Chaker, Craker, Cuckow. Ibid., 37. Left the Craker to cry and lisp as he pleased.
1885. Swainson, Prov. Names Birds, 177. Corn Crake Cracker, or Craker (North; Salop).
1698. M. Martin, Voy. Kilda (1749), 24. Wrens, Stone-Chaker, Craker, Cuckow. Ibid., 37. Left the Craker to cry and lisp as he pleased.
1885. Swainson, Prov. Names Birds, 177. Corn Crake Cracker, or Craker (North; Salop).