Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KNUSLY, adv. ? Snugly, comfortably.Per. 1774 Gentleman and Lady's Weekly Mag. (8 June) 235:
Bawty crap, waggin' his tail, Turn'd him about, an' laid him knusly down.
