Crackled. World English Historical Dictionary

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ppl. a. [f. CRACKLE v. + -ED1.] a. Marked with small cracks upon the surface. b. Of roast pork: Having the skin crisp and hard (see CRACKLING vbl. sb. 2).

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1659.  Gayton, Art of Longevity, 32. The wayes are throng’d blockt up with bellies big, (And bellies would be so) for crackled pig.

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1890.  Pall Mall Gaz., 28 Oct., 2/1. The appearance of crackled roast pork of his skin.

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