n. [ F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock. ]
They see no difference between an idler with a hat and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a rochet. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF. Rouge. ] (Zool.) The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard. [ 1913 Webster ]