Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From cried, past participle of cry + up, after to cry up.
Definition of cried-up in US English:
cried-up
adjectiveˌkrʌɪdˈʌp
Extolled.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From cried, past participle of cry + up, after to cry up.