roquet

1 of 2

transitive verb

ro·​quet

(ˈ)rō¦kā

-ed/-ing/-s

: to hit (another's ball) in croquet

—used of a croquet ball or of the player who strikes it

roquet

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: the act of roqueting

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

probably alteration of croquet entry 2

First Known Use

Transitive Verb

1859, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1859, in the meaning defined above

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