roes

Meaning

  1. (masculine) intoxication
  2. (masculine) haze
  3. (masculine) high

Synonyms

zwijmel

beschonkenheid

zatheid

verwoedheid

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/rus/
Etymology

In summary

Etymology uncertain. Earliest documentation with its current meaning from 1622. Van der Sijs claims it's a loanword from Low German, whereas de Vries claims it's related to Middle Dutch rūsen (causing commotion), from which also stems geroezemoes. Compare also German Rausch.

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