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

Word History and Origins

Origin of roust¹

First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of roust¹

C17: perhaps an alteration of rouse ¹

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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