ROUSE (3)

Rouse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Roused (rouzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Rousing.] [[Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hreósan to fall, rush. Cf. Rush, v.]] 1. 1. To cause to start from a covert or lurking place; as, to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase.
Like wild boars late roused out of the brakes. Spenser. Rouse the fleet hart, and cheer the opening hound. Pope. 2. 2. To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or suddenly.
3. 3. To excite to lively thought or action from a state of idleness, languor, stupidity, or indifference; as, to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions.
To rouse up a people, the most phlegmatic of any in Christendom. Atterbury. 4. 4. To put in motion; to stir up; to agitate.
Blustering winds, which all night long Had roused the sea. Milton. 5. 5. To raise; to make erect. Spenser. Shak.