ROUGING
Verb
rouging
present participle of rouge
Anagrams
• roguing
Source: Wiktionary
ROUGE
Rouge, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red,
ruber red. See Red.]
Definition: red. [R.] Rouge et noir ( Etym: [F., red and black], a game at
cards in which persons play against the owner of the bank; -- so
called because the table around which the players sit has certain
compartments colored red and black, upon which the stakes are
deposited. Hoyle.
Rouge, n. Etym: [F.]
1. (Chem.)
Definition: A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used
in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called
also crocus, jeweler's rouge, etc.
2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips. The
best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is
often made from carmine. Ure.
Rouge, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging .]
Definition: To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.
Rouge, v. t.
Definition: To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition