roebuck

[ roh-buhk ]

noun

, plural roe·bucks, (especially collectively) roe·buck.

1. a male roe deer.

roebuck

/ ˈrəʊˌbʌk /

noun

1. the male of the roe deer

Word History and Origins

Origin of roebuck¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, roebuck is from the Middle English word robucke. See roe ², buck ¹

Example Sentences

On the 15th of April, Mr. Roebuck moved for a select committee to inquire into the political condition of the Canadas.

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Mr. Roebuck took the discontented inhabitants of the Mauritius under his protection.

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The debate that followed was enlivened by Mr. Roebuck, who made a violent assault on the whole system of ministerial policy.

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At this time the state of public affairs was such as to induce Mr. Roebuck to bring the subject before parliament.

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The opposition, properly so called, took no part in this discussion, and Mr. Roebuck's motion was negatived without a division.

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