Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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‡YOUST, v., n. Also yowse. [jʌuz, †jʌust]
I. v. †1. To talk loudly and at some length, but to little point (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
2. To yelp, of a dog (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein, yowse).
†II. n. Voluble, noisy, aimless conversation (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[Imit., phs. conflated with Voust and Yowt.]
