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Crag (krăg), n. [W. craig; akin to Gael. creag, Corn. karak, Armor. karrek.]
1. A steep, rugged rock; a rough, broken cliff, or point of a rock, on a ledge.
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From crag to crag the signal flew. Sir W. Scott.
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2. (Geol.) A partially compacted bed of gravel mixed with shells, of the Tertiary age.
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Crag, n. [A form of craw: cf. D. kraag neck, collar, G. kragen. See Craw.]
1. The neck or throat [Obs.]
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And bear the crag so stiff and so state. Spenser.
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2. The neck piece or scrag of mutton. Johnson.
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