crouse
1 Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- crousely adverb
Etymology
Origin of crouse
1250–1300; Middle English crus, crous fierce, bold, violent < Middle Low German or Frisian krūs crisp; cognate with German kraus
Example Sentences
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If successful, the new regulation is barred from being implemented by the federal government unless Congress passes legislation approving such a crouse.
From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2021
In proverbs such as "A cock's aye crouse on his ain midden" Scotland's tough, sardonic history is distilled.
From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2010
Duncan couldna be her death, Swelling pity smoor'd his wrath; Now they 're crouse and cantie baith!
From English Songs and Ballads by Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson)
O what's become o' my house cock Sae crouse at ane did craw?
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
Sae canty, kind, and crouse; How mony did he welcome to His ain wee dear auld house!
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Rogers, Charles
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