towser

noun

tow·​ser
ˈtau̇zə(r)
plural -s
1
: a large dog
great, lionhearted towser that he isSpringfield (Massachusetts) Union
2
: a large rough person
especially : one full of energy
often used in the phrase a towser for work

Word History

Etymology

touse entry 1 + -er

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“Towser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towser. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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