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roister

rois·ter [ róystər ] (past and past participle rois·tered, present participle rois·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular rois·ters)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. celebrate rowdily: to take part in loud rowdy partying or celebrations ( dated )

2. brag loudly: to behave in a loud bragging manner ( archaic )

[Mid-16th century. Probably < Old French ru(i)stre "boor, churl" < Latin rusticus "rustic"]

rois·ter·er noun
rois·ter·ous adjective
rois·ter·ous·ly adverb
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