I. ri-ˈvōk verb
( re·voked ; re·vok·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French revocer, revoquer, from Latin revocare, from re- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
revoke a will
2. : to bring or call back
intransitive verb
: to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules
• re·vok·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1709
: an act or instance of revoking in a card game