[f. LOOSE v. + -ING2.] Relaxing; laxative.
1665. Sir J. Lauder (Fountainh.), Jrnl. (S.H.S.), 43. In my experience I fand it very loosing, for before I was weill accoustened wt it, if I chanced to sup any tyme any quantity of the pottage, I was sure of 2 or 3 stools afternoon wt it.
