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roup1

Pronunciation: /raʊp/

chiefly Scottish & Northern English
Definition of roup

noun

  • an auction.

verb

[with object]
  • sell (something) by auction:his effects were rouped

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'roar, croak'): of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse raupa 'boast, brag'

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