Etymology From Roger, used circa 1940 in UK and US military communication to represent "R" when spelling out a word. "R" is the first letter in received, used to acknowledge understanding a message. "Roger" for "received" was in spoken usage in air traffic radio parlance by 1950.
Etymology From Roger, used circa 1940 in UK and US military communication to represent "R" when spelling out a word. "R" is the first letter in received, used to acknowledge understanding a message. "Roger" for "received" was in spoken usage in air traffic radio parlance by 1950.
The Explorer radio operator rogered receipt of the War Room's signal.2011, Charles Ryan, Phoenix Strike:
Roger
noun
UK /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ · US /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/
Etymology From Old French Rogier, from the Frankish equivalent of Old English Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþigaizaz (“fame-spear”). Compare also Rutger.
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radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter R.
World War II era; joint US/RAF; World War II era; joint US/RAF
roger
verb
Etymology Possibly from Old High German Hrotger via Shelta roger.
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UK, Slang, Vulgar Of a man, to have sexual intercourse with (someone), especially in a rough manner.