dowsome en · ADJ
Etymology
From dow + -some.
Meanings
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(Northern-England, dialectal, qualifier:Lancashire) Characterised or marked by douth (strength, health, or vitality); thriving.
My farand friends farewell ! so near my heart, / My dowsome cow, my good old mare, and cart !
1836, Richard Furness, Medicus-magus:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more dowsome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| doesome | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dosome | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most dowsome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| dohsom | alternative | lexicographic |