-rof

See also: rof and röf

Old English

Etymology

From rōf (“number of soldiers, array; fierce”). Akin to Old Saxon rōf (“numerous, vigorous, strong”), Old High German ruob (“numerous”), ruoba (“a number, multitude”), Old English ġerēfa (“reeve, official”). More at English sheriff.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /roːf/

Suffix

-rōf

  1. suffix meaning full of or like (compare -ful, -ous)
    cwildrōf (“fierce, savage, deadly”)
    uncamprōf (“unwarlike”)
    heterōf (“full of hate, hateful”)
  2. brave, noble, or renowned
    cynerōf (“noble, renowned”)
    gūþrōf (“brave in battle”)

Derived terms
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