Re: [Amps] OT : The word rookie

[John Popelish <jpopelish@rica.net>]

kenw2dtc wrote:
> "Interesting word that Rookie, does anyone know it's origin? I have had a 
> look on the web and I am not convinced so far. Does anyone actually know"

Here is the most believable reference I found:
http://dan.moneeek.com/content/ref/etymology/r6etym.htm

To rook means to cheat.  A rookie is someone easy to cheat or fool.
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