Tooke

American

[took] / tʊk /

noun

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

Tooke British

/ tʊk /

noun

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)

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Tooke hasn’t bothered correcting the thousand of commenters who assume he’s at the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

"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 ● Jul. 28, 2023

“I think the winery will be a unique attraction for Hildale,” Tooke said, checking on a few of his 900 vines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2022

However, the commentary track would have greatly benefited from any educational perspective delivered from either screenwriter Wes Tooke or maybe a Midway history expert.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 18, 2020

We know that Halley’s wife was Mary Tooke, and that the wedding took place in St James’ Church, in Duke Place, London.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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