| 释义 |
chouse
I. noun
also chowse \ˈchau̇s\
(-s)
Etymology: Turkish çavuş sergeant, doorkeeper, messenger, from çav voice, news
1. obsolete : chiaus
2. obsolete : one easily cheated : gull, dupe
3. : trick, sham, imposition
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: cheat, trick, defraud
< chouse him out of his money >
III. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
West : to drive or herd (as livestock) roughly; also : to chase, harass, or stir up (livestock, especially cattle) |