roupy

¹ American  

[roo-pee] / ˈru pi /

adjective

1. affected with the disease roup.

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roupy ² American  

[roo-pee] / ˈru pi /

adjective

roupier, roupiest

1. hoarse or husky.

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Other Word Forms

• roupily
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of roupy¹

First recorded in 1715–25; roup ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of roupy²

First recorded in 1800–10; roup ² + -y ¹

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Example Sentences

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roupy

As there is a doubt respecting the wholesomeness of the eggs laid by roupy hens, it will be as well to throw them away.

From The Book of Household Management by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton

To cry amain he had by rote He yearn'd, but law forbade the note, Like Chanticleer with roupy throat, He gaped—but not a crow!

From The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood by Thomas Hood

Though you look storm-tost, unshaven, you," I said, "have found a haven, Daw as roupy as a raven!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 23, 1890 by Various

Flocks that have become thoroughly roupy should be disposed of and more vigorous birds secured.

From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings

"Well, then, blast it, I hate to see a peacock hatched all at once out of a slinking, roupy, barnyard rooster."

From The Red Acorn by John McElroy

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