Old English · suffix
-rof
- Part of speech
- suffix
- IPA
- /ˌroːf/
- Syllables
- ˌroːf (1 syllable)
Meaning
suffix meaning full of or like (compare -ful, -ous)
cwildrōf
fierce, savage, deadly
brave, noble, or renowned
cynerōf
noble, renowned
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.
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