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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. hreósan 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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