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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1592
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Crouslie, adv. [f. Crousa. and adv.] Confidently, conceitedly. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 6874.
Quhairwith sa crouslie they will cairp, Ilk word thay say alone sall stand c1590 J. Stewart 231 § 127.
Leirne at Vousting crouslie for to crak 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 15.
For ye was crakking crouslie of youre broune (Gif Robert lye not) all the uther nicht
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