Dictionary entry

Crackling

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Crac″kling (kr?k″kl?ng), n. 1. The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.

As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool.

Eccl. vii. 6.

2. The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.

For the first time in his life he tested crackling.

Lamb.

3. pl. Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.