Rosen

adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Made of or consisting of roses. archaic, obsolete

    "In the year 1577. he confirmed the Fraternity of the Virgine Mary, and by Bull he gave Indulgences for a year unto all who would say a Rosen crown unto the Virgine, that is, if they would say five Paternosters, and fifty Ave Maryas."

  2. 2
    Rosy; rose-coloured; ruddy. archaic, obsolete
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

    "“The 14th Amendment was designed to overturn this decision and define citizenship once and for all, and it was based on birthright,” Rosen says."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English rosen (“rosy”), from Old English rōsen (“of roses; rosy”), equivalent to rose + -en.

Etymology 2

Jewish, German, Swedish, and English surname, all related to the noun rose and the name Rose. Compare Rosén, Roseen, Rosene.

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