Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TROUSH, int. Also trushie (Ags. 1893 Arbroath Guide (3 June) 3); truis, truistie (Ags.). A call to cattle to come to one (Kcd. 1825 Jam.; Ags. 1910, truistie; Bnff., Kcd. 1973). [truʃ; ′trøs(te)]
[A variant form of pruch, Proo, int. (see note s.v.). Cf. also Treesh.]