roisterers

A roisterer is a person who behaves in a noisy, boisterous, and often drunken manner. The term suggests a reveler who engages in loud, unrestrained celebration or carousing, often in public settings or within a group of like-minded individuals. The behavior associated with roisterers can include excessive drinking, loud singing or shouting, boisterous laughter, and a general disregard for quiet or decorum. The word originates from the Middle English term "roister," meaning a noisy person or a braggart.

Historically, roisterers were often depicted in literature and art as figures of boisterous merriment, sometimes associated with taverns, festivals, or periods of indulgence. While the term can carry a slightly negative connotation due to the disruptive nature of the behavior, it can also imply a spirit of uninhibited enjoyment and joviality. The specific activities of roisterers vary widely but generally involve a public display of exuberance that may disturb others. The act of roistering is essentially engaging in loud and lively revelry, often characterized by a lack of restraint.