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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1550
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Drasie, a. [Of obscure origin.] Slugglish, inactive. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus Prol. 17.
Flewme is flat, slaw, richt slipperie and sweir, And drasie c1550 Ib. 74.
He that hes of watter the natoure … Is daft, and doyld, drasie with small effect
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"Drasie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/drasie>
