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roguer Definition


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rogue
noun rogues
    1. A dishonest or unscrupulous person. Also as adj.
      Example: a rogue trader
      Thesaurus: scoundrel, villain, rascal, scamp, knave, scapegrace.
    2. Someone, especially a child, who is playfully mischievous.
      Thesaurus: rascal, scamp.
    3. Someone or something, especially a plant, which is not true to its type and is of inferior quality.
    4. A horse, person or object that is troublesome and unruly.
    5a. A vicious wild animal that lives apart from, or has been driven from, its herd;

      Example: a rogue elephant
    6. Someone or something that has strayed or that is found in an unusual or unexpected place.
verb
    rogued, roguing
    1. To eliminate rogues from (a crop, etc).
Derivative: roguer
noun
    Derivative: roguery
    noun
      Behaviour or an action that is typical of a rogue.
    Derivative: roguing
    noun
      Etymology: 16c.



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