Old Norse edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Proto-Germanic *hrōkaz (crow, rook).

Noun edit

hrókr m

  1. rook (Corvus frugilegus)
Descendants edit
  • Danish: råge
  • Faroese: rókur m
  • Swedish: råka c

Etymology 2 edit

From Old French roc (rook).

Noun edit

hrókr m

  1. (chess) rook, castle
Descendants edit