First Known Use: 13th century
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1roach
noun \ˈrōch\
plural roach also roach·es
Definition of ROACH
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus); also : any of various related fishes (as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
Origin of ROACH
Middle English roche, from Anglo-French roche, rosse
2roach
noun
Definition of ROACH
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
Origin of ROACH
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1794
3roach
verb
Definition of ROACH
transitive verb
1
: to cut (as a horse's mane) so that the remainder stands upright
2
: to cause to arch; specifically : to brush (the hair) in a roach —often used with up
First Known Use of ROACH
1818
4roach
noun
Definition of ROACH
1
2
: the butt of a marijuana cigarette
Origin of ROACH
by shortening
First Known Use: 1845
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noun \ˈrōch\
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