I. verb
or towse ˈtau̇z
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English -tusen, -tousen; akin to Frisian tūsen to pull, tear, Old High German zir zūsōn to pull to pieces
transitive verb
1. : to pull or handle roughly : rack , tear , worry
2. : to tousle about : dishevel
intransitive verb
: to handle someone or something roughly : tussle
II. noun
or towse “, ˈtau̇s
( -s )
: a noisy disturbance : ado , fuss