(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:28:54

Rau"cous (?), a. [L. raucus.]

Hoarse; harsh; rough; as, a raucous, thick tone.

"His voice slightly raucous." Aytoun. -- Rau"cous*ly, adv.

 

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