Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DROOSE, DRUS, v. and n. [drus]
1. v. To push, to hustle, to drive forcibly (Ork.2 1950).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
She droosed him oot o' the hoose quick sticks.
2. n. “A person who works well and energetically” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), drus).
[Norw. dial. drusa, to rush forth; a lively vigorous woman.]
