Brooke

[ broo k ]

/ brʊk /

noun

Sir James,1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.

Rupert,1887–1915, English poet.

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Examples from the Web for brooke

For years, Brooke even had trouble finding a publisher for his memoir, which was ultimately accepted by Rutgers University Press.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But the real mystery and injustice came from Brooke being essentially written out of the history of the civil rights movement.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But Brooke was out of step with the New Left and its notion of radical chic.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The two once lived together under the same roof, after Brooke asked Fenner to live with them.
Beaten By His Church for Being Gay|Justin Jones|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He never suffered any physical abuse and had grown close with Jane, Brooke, and her family.
Beaten By His Church for Being Gay|Justin Jones|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brooke managed to turn himself half round, presented his revolver at his captor, and fired.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World|The Son of Samuel Smiles
Her face was quietly grave, and Brooke felt a little thrill run through him as he looked at her.
A Damaged Reputation|Harold Bindloss
Marjorie spoke with the eagerness she always betrayed when on the subject of Brooke Hamilton.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
The truth is, Brooke, you shall have it all when I'm gone, if you don't turn against me.
He Knew He Was Right|Anthony Trollope
Mr. Brooke regards himself as a teacher of positive religion, but in our judgment his service to liberalism is really negative.
Flowers of Freethought|George W. Foote

British Dictionary definitions for brooke

Brooke

/ (brʊk) /

noun

Alan FrancisSee Alanbrooke

Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)

Rupert (Chawner). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero

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Word Origin and History for brooke

Brooke

fem. proper name, rare in U.S. before 1965, popular 1980s, 1990s.

Brooke

noun

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