roof, noun2

Origin:
See roofie.
army slang
roofie.
1975 [see Picard quot. at roofie].
1980 Armed Forces May 9Do not let us forget the Band Masters who at times I am sure are quite ready to have a nervous breakdown especially when the ‘Roofs’ arrive.
1986 Uniform 16 June 1One of the ‘roofs’, Rfn P A Joubert,..said the training was especially important for protection of local property.
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