crouse
adjective
brisk; lively.
crouse
1 American
[kroos]
/ krus /
adjective
Scot. and North England.
Crouse
2
American
[krous]
/ kraʊs /
noun
crouse
British
/ kruːs /
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of crouse
1250–1300; Middle English crus, crous fierce, bold, violent < Middle Low German or Frisian krūs crisp; cognate with German kraus
Example Sentences
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If successful, the new regulation is barred from being implemented by the federal government unless Congress passes legislation approving such a crouse.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
In proverbs such as "A cock's aye crouse on his ain midden" Scotland's tough, sardonic history is distilled.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 4, 2010
He rose up, pursing his face, panting at the nostril, very crouse and defiant in every way.
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Neil Munro
Sae canty, kind, and crouse; How mony did he welcome to His ain wee dear auld house!
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Charles Rogers
Duncan could na be her death, Swelling pity smoor'd his wrath; smothered Now they're crouse and cantie baith! lively, cheerful Ha, ha, the wooing o't.
From Robert Burns How To Know Him by William Allan Neilson
Once cutting-edge and now quintessential, productions led by these iconic writing duos, along with book writers Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, represented a growing interest among librettists in cohesive stories that offered topical cultural commentary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
That’s what made it so resonant at the time, Crouse said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
“We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs,” Crouse said.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 4, 2024
Lawson Crouse scored twice and Logan Cooley got his first NHL goal for Arizona, which has dropped two of its last three.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
"One of those men on the back seat is that Herman Crouse, the fellow we rescued from the burning car," said Jack to the others.
From The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods by Edward Stratemeyer
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