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View synonyms for roust

roust

[ roust ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to rout, as from a place:

    to roust someone out of bed.



roust

/ raʊst /

verb

  1. troften foll byout to rout or stir, as out of bed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of roust1

First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of roust1

C17: perhaps an alteration of rouse 1
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Example Sentences

No, if Leonard stand, I roust first see to get him in; and next, to keep Egerton out.

Whenever the father builds, games, or electioneers, the heir and title roust go to market.

I said he'd better roust the old josser out, and be damned smart about it.

Several persons were drowned at Coburn, Mrs. Roust and three children among the number.

To make his acceptance of the situation easier, his only course was to roust his friend's anger.

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