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1puck

noun \ˈpək\

Definition of PUCK

1
archaic :  an evil spirit :  demon
2
:  a mischievous sprite :  hobgoblin; specifically capitalized :  robin goodfellow
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Origin of PUCK

Middle English puke, from Old English pūca; akin to Old Norse pūki devil
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with PUCK

buck, chuck, cluck, cruck, duck, guck, huck, luck, muck, pluck, ruck, schmuck, shuck, struck, suck, truck, Truk, tuck, yech, yuck

2puck

noun

Definition of PUCK

:  a vulcanized rubber disk used in ice hockey

Origin of PUCK

English dialect puck to poke, hit, probably from Irish poc butt, stroke in hurling, literally, buck (male deer)
First Known Use: 1891
PUCK Defined for Kids

puck

noun \ˈpək\

Definition of PUCK for Kids

:  a rubber disk used in hockey

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