crocked

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The Reds 'scrum-half created his team's second try though when Higginbotham - on for the crocked Daniel Braid - found space out wide, but Barnes butchered both of the conversions ensuring the visitors would take a seven-point lead into the break.

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  • He was definitely crocked, because he picked up the beam-phone and told Cathy all about it. —  APRIL, 1953 Vol
  • This fellow they crocked, I mean Not if he has been told that his life depends upon his compliance, do you think? —  The Dancing Druids - Gladys Mitchell - Bradley 21: 1948
  • If the first officer's crocked, then this can't be a Superior ship; they don't allow alcohol aboard their vessels. —  Steele, Allen - [Near-Space 05] - A King of Infinite Space
  • He let him go because he is crocked, why would he take back a player who is in worse condition now than when he left? —  WordPress.com News
  • Would imagine he would be recalled should Ashley get crocked - was Norwichs best player by a mile before Xmas, has dropped off a bit recently but is playing regular Championship football which must be better than the reserve standard. —  Chelsea Blog
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