Crick sb.4. World English Historical Dictionary

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Short for CRICKET: cf. also GRIG.

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1616.  R. Sheldon, Miracles Antichrist., 323 (T.). A merry Cricke, and boon Companion.

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1818.  Todd, Crick … 3. A corruption of cricket…. Crick is used for cricket in the old song of Take thy old Cloak about thee.

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