Berogue

/bɪˈroʊg/ verb

Definition

An archaic or rare term meaning to trick, deceive, or lead astray, possibly related to rogue.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix plus 'rogue' (from French 'rogue' meaning 'wanderer' or 'rascal'), creating a verb meaning to make rogue-like or to deceive; an obsolete formation.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English once used the 'be-' prefix much more liberally to turn nouns into verbs—'berogue' is just too delicious not to try bringing back!

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