rauk

1 of 2

verb

ˈrȯk

-ed/-ing/-s

1

dialectal, British : scratch

2

dialectal, England : poke, stir

rauk

2 of 2

variant of roke

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably alteration of rake entry 2

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