n. The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whatever has associated itself with the arousal and activity of our better nature. Hare. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Carouse, but also cf. F. carrousel tilt. ] A jovial feast or festival; a drunken revel; a carouse. [ 1913 Webster ]
The swains were preparing for a carousal. Sterne.