Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROOSER, n. In phr. brooser o' a face, a red and rosy face (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Cf. Norw. dial. brøselig, plump and red-cheeked, Sw. dial. brusug, id. (Falk and Torp).]
