towser

noun

tow·​ser

ˈtau̇zə(r)

plural -s

1

: a large dog

great, lionhearted towser that he is

—Springfield (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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