Old High German

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Etymology 1

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From Proto-West Germanic *roggō, whence also Old Saxon roggo, Old Dutch *roggo, and Old Frisian rogga. Old English ryġe and Old Norse rugr are also closely related. Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *wrugʰyo- (compare Russian рожь (rožʹ) and Old Prussian rugis).

Noun

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rocko m

  1. rye
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  • Middle High German: rocke

Etymology 2

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From Proto-Germanic *rukkô, akin to Old Norse rokkr.

Noun

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rocko m

  1. spinning wheel
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