robbour

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French robeor; equivalent to robben +‎ -our, but remodelled on robben +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns) from an early date.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /rɔˈbuːr/, /ˈrɔbur/, /ˈrɔbər(ə)/

Noun

robbour (plural robbours)

  1. A robber or burglar; one who robs or steals.
  2. A pillager or pirate; a militarised robber.

Descendants

  • English: robber
  • Scots: robber
  • >? Yola: ropeare, ropear

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