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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