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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1825
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†COWZIE, adj. [′kʌuzi]
1. Boisterous (of the weather).Rnf. 1825 Jam.2:
A cowzie day, one distinguished by a high wind.
2. Awe-inspiring, frightening.Rnf. 1825 Jam.2:
A cowzie carl, a terrific old man.
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"Cowzie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cowzie>
