rouse
1. rouse \'rau.z\ vb [ME rousen] 1: to become aroused : AWAKEN 2: to become stirred archaic 1: to cause to break from cover 2a: to stir up : EXCITE 2b: to arouse from sleep or repose : AWAKEN - rous.er n 2. rouse n : an act or instance of rousing; esp : an excited stir 3. rouse n [alter. (resulting fr. incorrect division of to drink carouse) of caro]use obs 1: DRINK, TOAST archaic 2: CAROUSAL