-ock
a native English suffix of nouns, used to form descriptive names (ruddock, lit., the red one) and diminutives (hillock).
Origin of -ock
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How to use -ock in a sentence
Now, that 'ock is 'sa 'avin' the time of its life—maturin' grandly; got a wonderful chance.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John GalsworthyWith luck that 'ock may lie there another quarter of a century, and a sweet pretty wine it'll be.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John GalsworthyOch forlat os wara skulder sa som ock wi forlaten them oss skildege aro.
Dissertation on the English Language | Noah Webster, Jr."Barbedie no go bed—in f'ock," remarked Barbara indignantly.
The Quiver, 1/1900 | AnonymousI said it was a den of li-ons, but indeed no li-ons ever behave so s'ock-kingly!
Mushroom Town | Oliver Onions
British Dictionary definitions for -ock
indicating smallness: hillock
Origin of -ock
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