I. ˈrüz noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English ros, roos, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic hrōs praise, Old Norse hrōsa to praise, boast; probably akin to Old Norse hrōthr praise — more at caduceus
1. chiefly dialect : boasting, bragging
2. chiefly dialect : praise
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English rosen, rusen, from Old Norse hrōsa to praise, boast
chiefly dialect : to commend highly : extol , flatter