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Rouse \Rouse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Roused} (rouzd); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Rousing}.] [Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to
rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hre['o]san to fall, rush. Cf. {Rush},
v.]
1. To cause to start from a covert or lurking place; as, to
rouse a deer or other animal of the chase.
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Like wild boars late roused out of the brakes.
--Spenser.
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Rouse the fleet hart, and cheer the opening hound.
--Pope.
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2. To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or
suddenly.
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3. To excite to lively thought or action from a state of
idleness, languor, stupidity, or indifference; as, to
rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions.
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To rouse up a people, the most phlegmatic of any in
Christendom. --Atterbury.
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4. To put in motion; to stir up; to agitate.
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Blustering winds, which all night long
Had roused the sea. --Milton.
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5. To raise; to make erect. [Obs.] --Spenser. Shak.
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Rousing \Rous"ing\, a.
1. Having power to awaken or excite; exciting.
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I begin to feel
Some rousing motions in me. --Milton.
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2. Very great; violent; astounding; as, a rousing fire; a
rousing lie. [Colloq.]
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