rocc

Old English

Alternative forms

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrokː/

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *rukkaz (“garment; apron”).

Noun

rocc m (nominative plural roccas)

  1. An upper garment, such as a tunic, smock, or shirt
Derived terms
  • bisċoprocc
  • brēostrocc

Etymology 2

Derived from Proto-Germanic *rukjaną (“to ruminate”), from Proto-Indo-European *rewg- (“to vomit; belch; burp”).

Noun

rocc m

  1. That which is chewed; cud
Derived terms
  • edroc
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