noun
- plural of roue; men who live immoral or dissolute lives, especially those who are debauched or libertine
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The novel depicted the roues of 18th-century French society.
- These roues spent their fortunes on gambling and excess.
- The aristocratic roues were known for their scandalous behavior.
- She avoided the company of known roues at court.
- The reformed roues sought redemption in their later years.