Adjective
(obsolete, Northern England, Scotland) Industrious; assiduous; continually busy; diligent.
(obsolete, Northern England, Scotland) Plodding; constant; continual.
(obsolete, Northern England, Scotland, of mental or moral qualities) Conscientious; considerate; watchful; careful; attentive.
(obsolete, Northern England, Scotland, usually of weather) Continuous; persistent.
Source: en.wiktionary.org