gawsy

gawsy
/gaw"see/, adj. Scot. and North Eng.
1. (of people) well-dressed and of cheerful appearance.
2. (of things) large and handsome.
Also, gawsie.
[1710-20; perh. var. of GAUDY1; cf. -SY]

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  • gawsy — /gaw see/, adj. Scot. and North Eng. 1. (of people) well dressed and of cheerful appearance. 2. (of things) large and handsome. Also, gawsie. [1710 20; perh. var. of GAUDY1; cf. SY] …   Useful english dictionary

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