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  • adjective giving strength; invigorating.

Etymologies

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From Latin rōbŏro — to strengthen, to invigorate.

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  • "'Mr Standish would be well advised to eat a couple of eggs... as soon as ever his stomach will bear them; then he may have a good restorative, roborative sleep...'"

    --Patrick O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute, 63

    March 3, 2008

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    December 3, 2008