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Old English
Etymology
From rōf (“number of soldiers, array; fierce”). Akin to Old Saxon rōf (“numerous, vigorous, strong”), Old High German ruob (“numerous”), ruoba (“a number, multitude”), Old English ġerēfa (“reeve, official”). More at English sheriff.
Pronunciation
Suffix
-rōf
- suffix meaning full of or like (compare -ful, -ous)
- cwildrōf ― fierce, savage, deadly
- uncamprōf ― unwarlike
- heterōf ― full of hate, hateful
- brave, noble, or renowned
- cynerōf ― noble, renowned
- gūþrōf ― brave in battle
Derived terms