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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arrouse, v. [Late ME. and e.m.E. a(r)rouse, a(r)rowse, OF. arouser, F. arrouser.] tr. To sprinkle with water. —c1590 J. Stewart 171/19; Ib. 254/34.
That peirles pean … Quho may arrouse ȝour brains, thocht thay var dry
