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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ROUGHINGS

n.ruf'ings. Grass after mowing or reaping. [Local. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ROUGHING-IN

ROUGHING-IN Rough "ing-in `, n.

 

Defn: The first coat of plaster laid on brick; also, the process of applying it.

 

ROUGHINGS

ROUGHINGS Rough "ings, n. pl.

 

Defn: Rowen. [Prov. Eng. ]

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

roughing

rough ing |ˈrəfiNG ˈrəfɪŋ | ▶noun Ice Hockey unnecessary or excessive use of force, for which a penalty may be assessed: both players draw five minutes for roughing. • Football illegal bodily contact with the quarterback or kicker, for which a penalty is assessed.

 

Oxford Dictionary

roughing

rough |ing |ˈrʌfɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Ice Hockey unnecessary or excessive use of force, for which a minor penalty may be given.