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crouse

[kroos]
–adjective Scot. and North England.
brisk; lively.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME crus, crous fierce, bold, violent < MLG or Fris krūs crisp; c. G kraus


crousely, adverb

Crouse

[krous]
–noun
Russel, 1893–1966, U.S. dramatist.
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crouse   (krōōs)   
adj.   Scots
Lively; vivacious.

[Middle English crous, fierce, bold, perhaps from Middle Flemish cruus, curly, bold.]
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