Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MOZIE, adj. Also mozy.
1. Dark, swarthy.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
A black mozy body.
2. Sharp in disposition, sour-tempered (Ayr. 825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. extended meanings from Moze above, either from the notion of swarthiness from a hairy unshaven appearance associated with a surly uncouth disposition or by the same semantic development as in Cankert.]
