scouth
Americannoun
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abundance; plenty.
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opportunity; scope.
Etymology
Origin of scouth
First recorded in 1585–95; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The rain comes scouth when the wind's in the south.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
To rain "scouth," is to rain abundantly or heavily.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
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