roust Meaning, Definition & Usage

Roust transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To rouse; to disturb; as, to roust one out. Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.
Roust noun
Etymology
Cf. Icel. röst an estuary.
Definitions
  1. A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel. Written also rost, and roost. Jamieson.

Webster 1913