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craa's tread

nounanimals

Very small hen's egg, seasonal sign

A very small hen's egg, about the size of a starling's; traditionally taken as a sign that the hen has finished laying for the season.

Example in use

“Ah foond a craa's tread i' t' nest, sae the hen's stoppit layin'.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KRAWS-TRED/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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