Definition for ROQ'UE-LAUR

ROQ'UE-LAUR, n. [from Fr; Dan. rokkelor; G. rock, a coat, D. rok, Sax. rocc, whence frock, Sp. roclo. Qu. the last syllable, or is the word derived from a duke of this name?]

A cloke for men. Gay.

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