1. (v.) To render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of; as, to roil wine, cider, etc. , in casks or bottles; to roil a spring.
2. (v.) To disturb, as the temper; to ruffle the temper of; to rouse the passion of resentment in; to perplex.
3. (v. i.) To wander; to roam.
4. (v. i.) To romp.
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