Sc. [Cf. CRANK v.2] A harsh or grating sound.
1786. Burns, Sc. Drink, xviii. When wanting thee, what tuneless cranks Are my poor verses!
1800. Gloss. to Burns (Jam.). Crank, the noise of an ungreased wheel.
Sc. [Cf. CRANK v.2] A harsh or grating sound.
1786. Burns, Sc. Drink, xviii. When wanting thee, what tuneless cranks Are my poor verses!
1800. Gloss. to Burns (Jam.). Crank, the noise of an ungreased wheel.
