Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COOSE, adj. Wicked, bad-natured. See Coorse, adj., 2.Mry. 1898 J. Slater Seaside Idylls 7:
O Jane Ann, Jane Ann, ye're a coose limmer!
[Poss. a misprint for coorse, but -r- is freq. dropped before s in Mry. dial. See R, letter, 3.]
