How Do You Spell ROOKE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈʊk] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "rooke" is [ɹˈʊk], [ɹˈʊk], [ɹ_ˈʊ_k] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of ROOKE

The word "rooke" has multiple possible etymologies depending on its context and usage. Here are two of the main etymological possibilities:

1. As a noun referring to a person:

- "Rooke" is derived from the Middle English word "roke" or "rok" which was used to denote a type of bird, specifically a bird of prey. Eventually, this term was applied to a person who behaved in a predatory or cunning manner. Over time, "roke" or "rok" evolved into "rook", which is the modern spelling, and "rooke" also emerged as an alternative form. This pejorative term is used to describe someone who deceives or swindles others.

2. As a verb meaning to deceive or rob:

- The verb form "rooke" likely originated from the same Middle English root "roke" or "rok", related to the noun meaning a bird of prey.

Similar spelling words for ROOKE

• rouse,
• rogue,
• Roscoe,
• Rosie,
• rock,
• rouge,
• Royce,
• rocke,
• Rocco,
• rose,
• roeske,
• Roxie,
• Rossie,
• rogge,
• rocky,
• roose,
• rosso,
• rowse,
• Roesch,
• Rosse,
• rookie,
• Ros,
• roseau,
• rook,
• rojo,
• royse,
• Rosio,
• rousse,
• Rocio,
• rowsey,
• roc,
• rockey,
• Roque,
• rooks,
• rougeau,
• rousey,
• roache,
• Roche.