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ˈroary, a. and n. rare.
[f. roar v.]
†1. Given to roaring. Also as n. Obs.
Used only with Tory: cf. tory-rory.
c1680Hickeringill Hist. Whiggism Wks. 1716 I. 23 The Papists and the whory, roary..Tories were Cavaliers. 1716Pol. Ballads (1860) II. 184 Why was it said the Tories For me did try amain? Why then are all the roaries Why are they all in vain?
2. roary buckie: see roaring ppl. a. 1 c.
1819W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd (1827) 18 Like roarie-buckies, i' their din, Loud soundin' as the sea comes in. |