Goustie

/ˈɡaʊsti/ adjective

Definition

Scottish dialect word meaning tasteful, having good taste, or showing good judgment in matters of taste.

Etymology

From Scottish English, possibly related to 'goust' or influenced by Old French 'gout' (taste). This dialectal word appears primarily in Scottish literature and speech.

Kelly Says

Scottish English preserved many medieval words that disappeared from standard English, and 'goustie' keeps alive an old meaning of 'gout' that simply meant 'taste' or 'judgment,' before the disease took over the word.

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