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rouster

American  
[rou-ster] / ˈraʊ stər /

noun

  1. roustabout.


Etymology

Origin of rouster

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; roust + -er 1

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The succulent catfish is easily obtainable for food, and the wages of the roustabout—or "rouster," as he is called for short—are good.

From American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' by Wallace Morgan

The rouster, in his red undershirt, with a bale hook hung in his belt, is a figure to fascinate the eye.

From American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' by Wallace Morgan

Rake open the fire an’ build you a rouster, an’ make yourselves to home.

From A Hero of Ticonderoga by Rowland E. Robinson

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