roup

¹

[ roop ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.

roup

²

[ roop ]

noun

1. hoarseness or huskiness.

roup

³

[ roup ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. auction ( defs 1, 3 ).

roup

¹

/ ruːp /

noun

1. vet science any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp poultry

roup

²

/ raʊp /

verb

1. to sell by auction

noun

1. an auction

Derived Forms

• ˈroupy, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of roup¹

First recorded in 1550–60; origin uncertain

Origin of roup²

First recorded in 1575–85; probably imitative

Origin of roup³

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English roupen “to cry, shout,” from Old Norse raupa “to boast” (or hrōpa “to shout; to slander, defame”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of roup¹

C16: of unknown origin

Origin of roup²

C16 (originally: to shout): of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic raupa to boast

Example Sentences

The more usual words in old English were outcry, outrope (still familiar in Scotland as roup, cf. German ruf) and port sale.

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They were disposed of often by public roup in this county, or driven to the southern markets.

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In "sour weather," when colds may be expected to appear, use Pratts Roup Remedy in the drinking water.

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A sure preventive and cure for roup, colds, canker, catarrh and similar diseases.

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Keeps show birds in condition and prevents colds, roup and liver trouble.

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