roostとは

語源 1

From Middle English roste (“chicken's roost; perch”), from 古期英語 hrōst (“wooden framework of a roof; roost”), from Proto-Germanic *hrōstaz (“wooden framework; grill”). Cognate with Dutch roest (“roost”), German Low German Rust (“roost”), German Rost (“grate; gridiron; grill”).

名詞

roost (複数形 roosts)

1. The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest または a branch).
   • Dryden

     He clapped his wings upon his roost.

2. A group of birds roosting together.
3. (Scotland) The inner roof of a cottage.

派生語

• rule the roost

動詞

roost (三人称単数 現在形 roosts, 現在分詞 roosting, 過去形および過去分詞形 roosted)

1. (of birds) sleep.

語源 2

From Old Norse róst

名詞

roost (複数形 roosts)

1. (Shetland and Orkney) A tidal race.

動詞

roost (三人称単数 現在形 roosts, 現在分詞 roosting, 過去形および過去分詞形 roosted)

1. Alternative form of roust

アナグラム

• Sorto, Toors, ostro, roots, stoor, toros, torso