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Question 1 of 7
Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of mock
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English mokken, from Middle French mocquer
synonym study for mock
1. See ridicule.
OTHER WORDS FROM mock
Words nearby mock
mocha stone, Mocha ware, mochi, Mochica, mochila, mock, mockado, mock chicken, mock epic, mocker, mockernut
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British Dictionary definitions for mock
mock
/ (mɒk) /
verb
noun
adjective (prenominal)
sham or counterfeit
serving as an imitation or substitute, esp for practice purposesa mock battle; mock finals
See also mock-up
Derived forms of mock
mockable, adjectivemocker, nounmocking, noun, adjectivemockingly, adverbWord Origin for mock
C15: from Old French mocquer
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