crouse

(kro̵̅o̅s)

adjective

Scot. lively; pert; brisk

Origin: ME crous, fierce, grim, prob. < or akin to MLowG krus (Ger kraus), curly, tangled

See crouse in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Scots
Lively; vivacious.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English crous, fierce, bold

Origin: , perhaps from Middle Flemish cruus, curly, bold

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