Tooke

[took]

noun

1. (John) Horne 1736–1812, English politician and philologist.

Tooke

/ tʊk /

noun

1. John Horne, original name John Horne. 1736–1812, British radical, who founded (1771) the Constitutional Society to press for parliamentary reform: acquitted (1794) of high treason. He also wrote the philological treatise The Diversions of Purley (1786)

Example Sentences

Scout leader and teacher Nicola Tooke said aiding in a crisis was what scouts did.

From BBC

Ms Tooke, who also teaches science at the school, said she had the idea to get the scouts involved after a plea for help in a staff briefing.

From BBC

Speaking at a full council meeting on 24 June, councillor Julian Tooke said recent negative publicity could damage the town's tourism sector.

From BBC

"I am therefore happy to reassure councillor Tooke, all members of this council and local residents that Cheltenham cannot lose its spa town status," added Mr Wilkinson.

From BBC

Tooke is among the thousands of people — outsiders and former church members alike — who have recolonized the community.

From Los Angeles Times