-ock

1. a native English suffix of nouns, used to form descriptive names ( ruddock, lit., the red one) and diminutives ( hillock ).

-ock

suffix forming nouns

1. indicating smallness

   hillock

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ock¹

Middle English -ok, Old English -oc, -uc

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ock¹

Old English -oc, -uc

Example Sentences

Now, that 'ock is 'sa 'avin' the time of its life—maturin' grandly; got a wonderful chance.

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With luck that 'ock may lie there another quarter of a century, and a sweet pretty wine it'll be.

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Och forlat os wara skulder sa som ock wi forlaten them oss skildege aro.

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"Barbedie no go bed—in f'ock," remarked Barbara indignantly.

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I said it was a den of li-ons, but indeed no li-ons ever behave so s'ock-kingly!

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