hrof

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *hrōfa-. Cognate with Old Frisian hrōf, Old Saxon rōf (Dutch roef (“cabin, coffin-lid”)), Old Norse hróf (“boat-shed”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hroːf/

Noun

hrōf m

  1. roof
  2. (poetic) the sky or heavens
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