1. infested with lice
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect

1. to remove lice from; to delouse
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect

Examples

• The old blanket was lowse and needed to be cleaned thoroughly.
• She had to lowse the child's hair after he returned from school.
• The shepherd discovered his sheep were lowse and treated them immediately.
• In the old days, mothers would lowse their children's heads regularly.
• The lowse condition of the garment made it unsuitable for wearing.