Sc. Obs. rare. [ad. L. urs-a or urs-us bear. Cf. URSA.]
1. pl. The Great and Little Bear constellations.
1513. Douglas, Æneid, XIII. Prol. 67. I se the poill, and eik the Ursis brycht.
1536. Bellenden, Cron. Scot. (1541), A i b. Abone our heid wes the vrsis twane.
2. A bear.
1600. Colville, Palinod (1604), A 5. As the wounded Vrse or wyldegoat seeking his Origane.
