roup
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Etymology
Origin of roup1
First recorded in 1550–60; origin uncertain
Origin of roup2
First recorded in 1575–85; probably imitative
Origin of roup3
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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Another roup on the same ground asked for 20%.
From Time Magazine Archive
Friday.—I go with Mr. Hood to see a roup of an unfortunate farmer’s stock—rigid economy, and decent industry, do you preserve me from being the principal dramatis persona in such a scene of horror.
From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Robert Burns
Fall and winter are the seasons of roup, while it is poorly housed and poorly fed flocks that most commonly suffer from this disease.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
Birds occasionally recover, but are generally useless after having had roup.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
A good system of ventilation is essential, as murky, damp air breeds colds and roup.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
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