ROUSE (2)

rouse (2). Rouse, n. too much liquor, a wile, a trick, deceit

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Rouse (rouz), n. [[Cf. D. roes drunkeness, icel. r�ss, Sw. rus, G. rauchen, and also E. rouse, v.t., rush, v.i. Cf. Row a disturbance.]] 1. 1. A bumper in honor of a toast or health. Shak.
2. 2. A carousal; a festival; a drinking frolic.
Fill the cup, and fill the can, Have a rouse before the morn. Tennyson.