crouselyadv.
Scottish.
Boldly, confidently, briskly, pertly.
ΚΠ
1787 R. Burns Poems (new ed.) 150 Ye cootie Moorcocks, crousely craw.
1816 W. Scott Antiquary III. x. 209 Things are ill aff when the like o' them can speak crousely about ony gentleman's affairs.
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