rǫk

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See also: rok, Rok, ROK, rɔk, rök, rɵk, rɔ̈k, røk, ròk, and rȫk

Old Norse

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Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *rakō (unravelling, tale). Cognate with Old English racu, Old Saxon raka, Old High German rahha, racha.

Pronunciation

  • (12th century Icelandic) IPA(key): /ˈrɒk/

Noun

rǫk n pl

  1. argument, reasoning
  2. track, course
  3. fate, destiny, judgement

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Descendants

  • Icelandic: rök n