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crop2 v from CROP n. To supply a sealer or fisherman with personal
equipment, and sometimes supplies, against the profits of the 'voyage.'
1924 ENGLAND 248 De strikers got cropped [supplied] an 'jumped out
of 'er in de deed hour o' de night. 1936 SMITH 70 We arrived at Brigus on June the first,
where we discharged some of our supplies, and started in 'cropping' the hundred men and
boys.
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