troke

[ trohk ]

noun

1. truck ²( defs 4, 5, 6, 7 ).

verb (used with or without object)

, troked, trok·ing.

1. truck ².

Other Words From

• troker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of troke¹

First recorded in 1800–10; Scots, from Middle English truken, trukien “to exchange”; truck ²( def )

Example Sentences

They found it often inconvenient not to laugh at Mr. Troke's humour.

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"You can't get 'em to warm one another, your honour," says Troke.

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John Rex, with the carbine, and Troke's pistols, walked last.

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Instead of placing him in a cell by himself, Troke was turning him into the yard with the others.

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During his tying up he had said nothing—only when Troke pulled off his shirt he shivered.

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