A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Roust, Rowst, v.1 Also: rust. [Roust n.1 Cf. Norw. rausta, rousta in the same sense.] intr. To shout; to roar. —1460 Hay Alex. MS 14294.
With that he rustit with ane felloun bere 1513 Doug. x vi 79.
As Pharon cryis and dois rowst [Ruddim. roust] With haltand wordis and with mekill woust
