rouk

[rouk]

noun

Chiefly Scot.

1. vapor, especially mist or fog.

Other Word Forms

• rouky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rouk¹

First recorded in 1580–90; variant of roke, perhaps from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse reykr “smoke”; reek ( def. )

Example Sentences

In part, it would also depend on the extent to which issues were raised beyond those strictly necessary to regulate the future legal relationship of Scotland, RoUK, the EU institutions and the other member states, said Sir David.

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