n. A contrivance consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise. It is used as a toy, and among some races in certain religious rites. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. Moldy; musty. [ Obs. ] Granmer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Oared shrew (Zool.),
n.
A lady to turn roarer, and break glasses. Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]