rook 1
/rook/ , n.
1. a black, European crow, Corvus frugilegus, noted for its gregarious habits.
2. a sharper at cards or dice; swindler.
v.t.
3. to cheat; fleece; swindle.
[ bef. 900; ME rok ( e ), OE hroc; c. ON hrokr, OHG hruoh ]
rook 2
/rook/ , n. Chess.
one of two pieces of the same color that may be moved any number of unobstructed squares horizontally or vertically; castle.
[ 1300-50; ME rok roc rukhkh
rukh ]