ROUSE, v.t. rouz. [This word, written also arouse, seems to belong to the family of raise or rush. See Raise.] 1. To wake from sleep or repose. Gen. 49.2. To excite to thought or action from a state of idleness, languor, stupidity or inattention.3. To put into action; to agitate.Blust'ring winds that rous'd the sea.4. To drive a beast from his den or place of rest.ROUSE, v.i. 1. To awake from sleep or repose.Morpheus rouses from his bed.2. To be excited to thought or action from a state of indolence, sluggishness, languor or inattention.ROUSE, v.i. In seamen's language, to pull together upon a cable, &c. without the assistance of tackles or other mechanical power. ROUSE, n. rouz. A full glass of liquor; a bumper in honor of a health. Obs. |
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
| Firefox Plugin |
| I | S |
 |
1828 Webster's |
Add Search
To Your Site |
[ + ] |
|
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 
