Middle English Dictionary Entry
crā̆ke- combining element
Entry Info
| Forms | crā̆ke- combining element |
| Etymology | From crā̆ken v. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
An element in surnames. [Crakepol may be 'crack-poll' or 'crake-pool', cp. crāk n. (1).]
Associated quotations
- (1202) in Pipe R.Soc.n.s.15114 : Radulfus Crakescheld.
- (1243) Doc.in Sur.Soc.12727 : Ricardus Crakepol.
- (c1275) Rec.Norwich 1217 : Willelmus Cracketayle.
- (1279) Hundred R.Tower 2417 : Simon Crakebon.
- (1320) Pat.R.Edw.II541 : John Crakestreng.
- (1355) R.Arms Norwich in Nrf.Archaeol.14300 : Henricus Taillour Crakessheld cum baculo & cutell.