-rof

See also: rof and röf

Old English

Etymology

From rōf (“number of soldiers, array; fierce”). Akin to Old Saxon rōf (“numerous, vigorous, strong”), Old High German ruob (“numerous”), ruoba (“a number, multitude”), Old English ġerēfa (“reeve, official”). More at English sheriff.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌroːf/

Suffix

-rōf

1. suffix meaning full of or like (compare -ful, -ous)

   cwildrōf ― fierce, savage, deadly

   uncamprōf ― unwarlike

   heterōf ― full of hate, hateful

2. brave, noble, or renowned

   cynerōf ― noble, renowned

   gūþrōf ― brave in battle

Derived terms

Old English terms suffixed with -rof