Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TOOSE, n. Also touss. “Withered roots of grasses found hanging in masses over edges of hollows in sandy links, where the wind has blown away the sand” (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1972). [tu:z]Ork. 1758 Session Papers, Petition J. Tyrie (31 Jan.) 1:
They were said to have plucked the Bent and the Touss.
