roak
roak is the alternative form of roke.
Meaning of roke
Noun (1)
roke (countable and uncountable, plural rokes)
Noun (2)
roke (plural rokes)
- A defect in an ingot of steel: a depression lined with scale.
- It was found by examination of numerous sections of roky shell that it was not possible to estimate the extent of a roke by its appearance on the surface. The filing of a groove across the roke gives some […] indication as to its depth, […]1921, Iron & Coal Trades Review, volume 103, page 337
- A measurement of coal ore.
- of which custom the aforesaid John Parlby being not in the least ignorant, on the 20th day of Jun, in the second year of the reign of our Lord the present King, at the same pit, received and had a whole roke of coals, value 18d., by the delivery of the said Richard, together with a sign for one...1889, “Action for Breach of a Custom observed in delivering Coal at Wollaton Pit, 1549, April 1”, in Records of the Borough of Nottingham: 1547-1625, page 11
Forms of roak
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Questions about roak
- What is roak the alternative form of?
- Roak is the alternative form of roke.
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