First Known Use: 1658
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roust
verb \ˈrau̇st\
: to force (someone or something) to move from a place
Full Definition of ROUST
transitive verb
: to drive (as from bed) roughly or unceremoniously
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Origin of ROUST
alteration of 1rouse
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