troke
Americannoun
verb (used with or without object)
Other Word Forms
- troker noun
Etymology
Origin of troke
First recorded in 1800–10; Scots, from Middle English truken, trukien “to exchange”; truck 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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We'll soon see," and with a chunk of wood he stove in one side and hauled out a handful of its contents.—"Women's troke again!
From Project Gutenberg
Another member of the audience, Jessica Troke, said, “I feel like I should have been taking notes.”
From New York Times
Brutes like Frere and his vindictive associates, Burgess and Troke, there undoubtedly were on the settlements, but the average official has probably a better representative in Major Vickers, the Commandant.
From Project Gutenberg
"You'll likely ken," said Mungo; "I've had sma' troke wi' them mysel'."
From Project Gutenberg
Troke, to traffic, do business with in a small way.
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