gawsie

adjective

gaw·​sie

variants or gawcie or gawcey

ˈgȯsē

1

Scottish, of a person : well-fed and hearty looking : plump and cheerful

2

Scottish, of a domestic animal : well filled out : in good condition

3

Scottish : good-sized : presenting an imposing and ample appearance

the house … gawcey and substantial

—G. D. Brown

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