Hancock

American  

[han-kok] / ˈhæn kɒk /

noun

1. Herbert Jeffrey Herbie, born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

2. John. John Hancock.

3. Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.

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Hancock British  

/ ˈhænkɒk /

noun

1. Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924–68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour

2. John. 1737–93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence

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Example Sentences

But “quality” is no magic formula for the larger companies most investors own, according to veteran quality stock manager Tom Hancock of GMO.

From The Wall Street Journal

In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fact that they’re engaging in that while arguing for a unified sense of documentation shows the hypocrisy,” Hancock said.

From Salon

“It shows the excitement Texans have had,” says comptroller Kelly Hancock.

From The Wall Street Journal

I got off the train again at the next stop, Gulfport, Miss., a historic commercial hub anchored by the headquarters for Hancock Whitney Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal