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Jul 4, 2009
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rook



Pronunciation: (rook), [key]
—n.
1. a black, European crow, Corvus frugilegus, noted for its gregarious habits.
2. a sharper at cards or dice; swindler.

—v.t.
to cheat; fleece; swindle.

rook



Pronunciation: (rook), [key]
—n. Chess.
one of two pieces of the same color that may be moved any number of unobstructed squares horizontally or vertically; castle.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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