First recorded in 1855–60; from German Bock, Bockbier literally, “buck beer,” perhaps by misdivision of Eimbecker Bier (as if ein Bockbier “one Bockbier”) beer of Eimbeck in Lower Saxony, Germany
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“It is not known how it arrived,” said Clive Bock of the USDA.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
According to De Bock, the answer is complicated.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
Mercer wrote: “Doug Bock Clark needs a hobby besides his weird obsession with North Carolina’s judges. Maybe knitting or surfing. Have a nice day!”
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025
“There are a lot of great titles out there, and that’s why people have been calling 2026 a return to form,” said Bock of Exhibitor Relations.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
Bock treats him as an antitrinitarian, on grounds which Wallace rightly deems inconclusive.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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