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roués

noun

plural of roué
as in rakes

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  1. rakes
  2. libertines
Noun
  • Much hyped entering Week 1 last year after a stellar camp, the then rookie continuously stepped on weekly rakes.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rakes
Noun
  • Last night, designer Aaron Esh—and generations of libertines old and new—brought the legendary British high street superbrand AllSaints back to its roots.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The libertines will begin the film in suits.
    — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of libertines
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“Roués.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rou%C3%A9s. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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