-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
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