roup

[ roop ]

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nounVeterinary Pathology.

any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.

Origin of roup

First recorded in 1550–60; origin uncertain

Words Nearby roup

Other definitions for roup (2 of 3)

roup²

[ roop ]

noun

hoarseness or huskiness.

Origin of roup

First recorded in 1575–85; probably imitative

Other definitions for roup (3 of 3)

roup³

[ roup ]

noun, verb (used with object)Scot. and North England.

auction (defs. 1, 3).

Origin of roup

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English roupen “to cry, shout,” from Old Norse raupa “to boast” (or hrōpa “to shout; to slander, defame”)

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How to use roup in a sentence

The more usual words in old English were outcry, outrope (still familiar in Scotland as roup, cf. German ruf) and port sale.
Prices of Books | Henry B. Wheatley
They were disposed of often by public roup in this county, or driven to the southern markets.
Cattle and Cattle-breeders | William M'Combie
In "sour weather," when colds may be expected to appear, use Pratts roup Remedy in the drinking water.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.
A sure preventive and cure for roup, colds, canker, catarrh and similar diseases.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.
Keeps show birds in condition and prevents colds, roup and liver trouble.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.

British Dictionary definitions for roup (1 of 2)

roup¹

/ (ruːp) /

noun

vet science any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp poultry

Origin of roup

C16: of unknown origin

Derived forms of roup

roupy, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for roup (2 of 2)

roup²

/ (raʊp) Scot and Northern English dialect /

verb(tr)

to sell by auction

noun

an auction

Origin of roup

C16 (originally: to shout): of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic raupa to boast

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