Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1904
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PERUSE, v. Also porose. Sc. usage: to prowl around, stroll about, move around keeping one's eyes open (Ags. 1965). Obs. in Eng. exc. dial.Ags. 1904 Arbroath Guide (24 Dec.):
I wish I were happit up in the mools, an' syne ye wadna need to ging porosin aboot the back door.
