catouse

[ kuh-tous ]

noun

1. New England. a noisy disturbance; commotion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of catouse¹

First recorded in 1855–60; probably ca- + touse

Example Sentences

Frenchy, now—him that worked for us—druv over f'om the Merriam place to know 'f 'twas true that city folks made a catouse over ye.

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