GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Carouse , n. [F. carrousse, earlier carous, fr. G. garaus finishing stroke, the entire emptying of the cup in drinking a health; gar entirely + aus out. See Yare, and Out.]
    1. A large draught of liquor. [Obs.] “A full carouse of sack.” Sir J. Davies.
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      Drink carouses to the next day's fate.
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    2. A drinking match; a carousal.
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      The early feast and late carouse.
      Pope.

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    Carouse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Caroused ; p. pr. & vb. n. Carousing.] To drink deeply or freely in compliment; to take part in a carousal; to engage in drunken revels.
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    He had been aboard, carousing to his mates.
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    Carouse v. t. To drink up; to drain; to drink freely or jovially. [Archaic]
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    Guests carouse the sparkling tears of the rich grape.
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    Egypt's wanton queen,
    Carousing gems, herself dissolved in love.
    Young.

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