Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TOOSIP, n. Withered grass-roots, = Toose above (Ork. 1929 Marw.); transf. ravelled wool (Sh. 1972).
[Orig. doubtful, prob. connected with Toose above, but the formation is unclear; -ip may represent a reduced form of Norw. hop, a heap, mass. See also Toosk. Sh. Norn has tusep, id.]
