Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CARSEESE, CURSEESE, n. and v.
1. n. (1) “Reproof” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 22); (2) “strict examination” (Ib.).(2) Ib.:
A widna likit t' hae gotten sic a carseese is he got.
2. v. (1) “To reprove; to punish” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2, curseese); (2) to examine.(2) Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 22:
The minister carseest the bairns for mair nor twa oors.
