brock

[ brok ]

/ brɒk /

noun

a European badger.

Origin of brock

before 1000; Middle English brok, Old English broc badger < Celtic; compare Irish, Scots Gaelic broc, Welsh broch

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Examples from the Web for brock

The idea for CTR came to Brock during the Benghazi hearings on Capitol Hill.
Hillary’s Outside Enforcers Are Led by a Former Foe|David Freedlander|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was created by Brock Akil and her husband, Salim Akil, whose previous hits include Girlfriends and The Game.
Black Women Seize Center Stage at Last|Allison Samuels|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Brock Akil began to see a light at the end of the tunnel when Kerry Washington arrived on a major network in Scandal.
Black Women Seize Center Stage at Last|Allison Samuels|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In short, Tyrrell did not think Brock would be welcomed back into the conservative mainstream.
Poor Misunderstood Media Matters|Eli Lake|May 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST

When I asked to interview Brock, a spokesperson simply sent me a copy of this statement.
Poor Misunderstood Media Matters|Eli Lake|May 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
General Brock had acquired the confidence of the inhabitants within his government.
The Niagara River|Archer Butler Hulbert
Much dismayed, Red Loki offered to pay a huge ransom, but of this Brock would not hear.
Told by the Northmen:|E. M. [Ethel Mary] Wilmot-Buxton
Mr. Brock owed his preëminence in his trade to one outstanding faculty—he was an honest man who could think like a thief.
Sundry Accounts|Irvin S. Cobb
"It's extraordinary how many people think I look like dear old Brock," said the false Roxbury.
The Husbands of Edith|George Barr McCutcheon
On the next morning the help came, and Mr. Brock's worst fears were confirmed.
Armadale|Wilkie Collins

British Dictionary definitions for brock

brock

/ (brɒk) /

noun

a Brit name, used esp as a form of address in stories, for badger (def. 1)

Word Origin for brock

Old English broc, of Celtic origin; compare Welsh broch

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Word Origin and History for brock

brock

Old English brocc "badger," a borrowing from Celtic (cf. Old Irish brocc, Welsh broch). After c.1400, often with the adjective stinking, and meaning "a low, dirty fellow."

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