Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶ROGEROWSE, adj. “Given to freedom of speech”, outspoken (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). [′rogərʌuz]
[Orig. obscure. The form is phs. corrupt.]