The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Roust \Roust\ (roust), v. t.
   To rouse; to disturb; as, to roust one out. [Prov. Eng. &
   Local, U.S.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Roust \Roust\, n. [Cf. Icel. r["o]st an estuary.]
   A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.
   [Written also rost, and roost.] --Jamieson.
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