"crouse" meaning in English

See crouse in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more crouse [comparative], most crouse [superlative]
Etymology: Uncertain. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-adj}} crouse (comparative more crouse, superlative most crouse)
  1. (Scotland) brisk; lively; bold Tags: Scotland Derived forms: croshabell, crousely
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