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English word origin

Etymology of roust

1650s, variant of rouse, possibly influenced by rout.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

to rout out of bed; to rouse. · To harass, to treat in a rough way. · To arrest. · To drive strongly.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

1650s, variant of rouse, possibly influenced by rout.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Old Norse rǫst (“current, stream in the sea”).

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  • Derivation mentionrǫstnon
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