Rolle

German (Berlin)

/ˈʁɔlə/

noun
Definitions
  • roll, reel, spool
  • role, tube
  • a relatively small wheel on which something is rolled (as on a wheelie bin)
  • (drama) role, part
  • roller, castor, pulley
  • (sports) roll
  • (dialectal) mangle, wringer
  • (cooking) rolling pin
  • (sociology) role

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German rolle derived from Old French rolle (registration) derived from Latin rotulus (paper scroll).

Origin

Latin

rotulus

Gloss

paper scroll

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