troke
[ trohk ]
noun
Origin of troke
1First recorded in 1800–10; Scots, from Middle English truken, trukien “to exchange”; see truck2
Other words from troke
- troker, noun
Words Nearby troke
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How to use troke in a sentence
They found it often inconvenient not to laugh at Mr. troke's humour.
For the Term of His Natural Life | Marcus Clarke"You can't get 'em to warm one another, your honour," says troke.
For the Term of His Natural Life | Marcus ClarkeJohn Rex, with the carbine, and troke's pistols, walked last.
For the Term of His Natural Life | Marcus ClarkeInstead of placing him in a cell by himself, troke was turning him into the yard with the others.
For the Term of His Natural Life | Marcus ClarkeDuring his tying up he had said nothing—only when troke pulled off his shirt he shivered.
For the Term of His Natural Life | Marcus Clarke
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