Meanings
rosen1
comparative more rosen · superlative most rosen
- archaicobsoleteMade of or consisting of roses.
Prediction, the Image whereof is a Crowne with a Rose, or a Rosen Crown, with the letter F seated or planted upon the same […] a certaine English Prince, whose name should begin with F, as for example, Frederike […]
2002, Marsha Keith Schuchard, Restoring the Temple of Vision1 more example
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.
1662, Alexander Petrie, A Compendious History of the Catholick Church - archaicobsoleteRosy; rose-coloured; ruddy.
Rosen2
- 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.
2018 October 31, AJ Willingham, “Understanding the 14th Amendment”, in CNN
Origin
rosen · adjective
- Old Englishrōsen“of roses; rosy”
- Middle Englishrosen“made of roses; rosy”
- Englishrosen
From Middle English rosen (“made of roses; rosy”), from Old English rōsen (“of roses; rosy”), equivalent to rose + -en.
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Cite this entry
rosen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rosen
“rosen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rosen. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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