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| rook [ rk ] |
noun (plural rooks) |
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1. bird of crow family: a large bird of the crow family with black feathers and a pale area at the base of its beak, that nests in colonies in treetops. Native to: Europe, Asia. Latin name Corvus frugilegus.
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2. swindler: a swindler or cheat, especially at cards
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transitive verb (past and past participle rooked, present participle rook·ing, 3rd person present singular rooks) |
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cheat somebody: to overcharge, swindle, or cheat somebody
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 If you paid that amount you've been rooked.
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| [ Old English hrōc< Germanic] |
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| rook·y adjective |
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