An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

To Stour, Stowre, Stoor, v. n.
1. To rise in foam or spray.
Douglas.
2. To move swiftly, making the dust or water fly about, S.
Watson.

Stoor, adv. Avast, get away, S.

STOUR, STOURE, s. A stake, a long pole, Dumfr.
Douglas.

Su. G. Dan. stoer, staur, id.

STOURNE, adj. Stern; used as a s.

A. S. styrne, id.

Sir Gawan.

STOUSSIE, s. A strong healthy child, S.

Corr. from stout, or Germ. stutz-en, to support.

STOUTH, s.
1. Theft, S.
Bellenden.
2. Stealth.