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.