Crousely. World English Historical Dictionary

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adv. Sc. [f. prec. + -LY2.] Boldly, confidently, briskly, pertly.

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1787.  Burns, Tam Samson’s Elegy, vii. Ye cootie moorcocks, crousely craw.

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1816.  Scott, Antiq., xxxix. Things are ill aff when the like o’ them can speak crousely about ony gentleman’s affairs.

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