Chapter Ringworm to Rook of R by Soule's Synonymes

Robe, v. a. Dress, clothe, invest, array.

Robin, n.

1. [Eng.] Ruddock, robinet, robin-redbreast (Erythaca rubecula or Motacilla rubecula).

2. [U. S.] Robin-redbreast, migratory thrush (Turdus migratorius).

Roborant, a. Strengthening, tonic.

Robust, a.

1. Strong, athletic, brawny, stout, sinewy, muscular, stalwart, hale, hearty, hardy, lusty, sturdy, firm, sound, vigorous, powerful, forceful, able-bodied, iron.

2. Sound, vigorous.

3. Violent, rough, rude, boisterous.

Robustness, n. Strength, soundness, vigor, stoutness, lustiness, sturdiness.

Rochelle-powder, n. Seidlitz-powder.

Rochelle-salt, n. Tartrate of potash and soda, tartarized soda, sel de Seignette.

Rock, n.

1. Stone (of large size).

2. Defence, support, refuge, protection, strength, asylum.

3. Distaff.

Rock, v. a.

1. Move backward and forward (as something that rests on a support).

2. Lull, quiet, calm, tranquillize, soothe, still, put to sleep.

Rock, v. n. Reel, totter, move backward and forward.

Rock-crystal, n. Limpid quartz, mountain-crystal.

Rock-fish, n. Black goby (Gobius niger).

Rocking-stone, n. Logan-stone.