rogue

Middle French

adj
Definitions
  • arrogant; haughty

Etymology

Inherited from Old French rogre (haughty, exhilarated, aggressive) derived from Old Norse hrokr (excess, insolence, heaped measure, exuberance).

Origin

Old Norse

hrokr

Gloss

excess, insolence, heaped measure, exuberance

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