rouser
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/ˈraʊzər/
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/ˈraʊzə/
stirring agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rouser' originates from the verb 'rouse', which comes from Middle English 'rousen', meaning 'to shake the feathers' or 'to awaken'.
Historical Evolution
'rousen' transformed into the modern English verb 'rouse', and 'rouser' was derived as a noun form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to awaken or stir', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that rouses'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that rouses or stirs up.
The speech was a real rouser, igniting the crowd's enthusiasm.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 23:20