Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DISCOURSY, adj. Talkative, affable (Abd. 1825 Jam.2).
[Eng. discourse + -y = inclined to (cf. chatty, "newsy").]