Where does “rook” come from?
rook (Afrikaans) comes from Dutch rook, from Middle Dutch rôoc, from Old Dutch rōk, from Proto-Germanic raukiz, from Proto-Indo-European rewǵ-, from Proto-Indo-European rew- — to roar, growl, grumble; to roar; growl; grumble;...
rook (Afrikaans): smoke
Definitions
- smoke