Definition for RAU'CI-TY

RAU'CI-TY, n. [L. raucus, hoarse. Raucus is the Eng. rough, – which see.]

  1. Hoarseness; a loud rough sound; as, the raucity of a trumpet. – Bacon.
  2. Among physicians, hoarseness of the human voice.

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