Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LOOSHT, n. An idler. a lazy lounger. [luʃt]Abd. 1902 E.D.D.:
Look at the lazy loosht loolin' [sic] afore the fire.Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ III. xxvi.:
This is the wark o' a perfete man nevir till lat his min' dackle frae tentin' heevinlie things … no eftir the mainner o' a loosht, bot raither be a certain prerogative o' a free min'.
