Etymology

chouse

C3H4O1U1S1E1

Today it means: To cheat, to trick. Full definition →

First used late 19th c.Turkish çavuş
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  1. Turkish · derived fromçavuş
  2. English todaychouse

Probably from Turkish çavuş. Doublet of chiaus.

First known use, by meaning

  • from late 19th c. To cause undesirable activity in livestock, such as running.

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