English Explanatory Dictionary

roister

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To engage in noisy, drunken, or riotous behaviour.
  2. To walk with a swaying motion.
noun
  1. A roisterer.
  2. A session of noisy, drunken, or riotous behaviour.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɔɪstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-roister.wav /ˈɹɔɪstɚ/

Word forms

roister roisters roistering roistered royster

Etymology

From Old French rustre, from Latin rusticus. Doublet of rustic.

Synonyms

carouse revel riot swagger roister-doister

Derived words

roisterer roisteringly roisterly roisterous roisterously
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