Rove, n. The act of wandering; a ramble.
In thy nocturnal rove one moment halt.
Young.
Rove beetle (Zoöl.), any one of numerous species of beetles of the
family Staphylinidæ, having short elytra beneath which the wings are
folded transversely. They are rapid runners, and seldom fly.
Rov"er (?), n. [D. roover a robber. See Rove, v. i.] 1. One who
practices robbery on the seas; a pirate.
Yet Pompey the Great deserveth honor more justly for scouring the
seas, and taking from the rovers 846 sail of ships.
Holland.