Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Five hundred years of the vulgar tongue

‘Quite simply the best historical dictionary of English slang there is, ever has been […] or is ever likely to be’​ — Journal of English Language and Linguistics

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louse, v. 1. [1920s+] to search; to pilfer. 2. to behave badly. 3. see louse up v. (4)
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