roust

Roust (roust), v. t. Defn: To rouse; to disturb; as, to roust one out. [Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.] Roust, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. röst an estuary.] Defn: A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel. [Written also rost, and roost.] Jamieson.

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