noun
Uncommon
Brock
brok
Brock (noun) means an old dialect word for a badger. Example: “The farmer said a brock had been digging under the hedge.”
noun
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An old dialect word for a badger.
"The farmer said a brock had been digging under the hedge."
How to use Brock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional English word simply meaning "badger."
When to use it
Mostly found in older or rural British English rather than everyday modern speech; today it's more common as a surname or given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- brocks
- Third person singular
- brocks
- Past tense
- brocked
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Etymology
From Old English broc ("badger"), likely borrowed from an ancient Celtic word for the animal.
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What does “Brock” mean?
The word “Brock” means an old dialect word for a badger. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional English word simply meaning "badger.".
How do you pronounce “Brock”?
“Brock” is pronounced brok (/bɹɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brock” in a sentence?
Here is “Brock” used in a sentence: “The farmer said a brock had been digging under the hedge.”
What part of speech is “Brock”?
“Brock” is a noun.
Where does the word “Brock” come from?
The word “Brock” comes from Old English. From Old English broc ("badger"), likely borrowed from an ancient Celtic word for the animal.
Is “Brock” a common word?
“Brock” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What does "brock" mean in old English dialect?
"Brock" is an old dialect word for a badger. It survives today mainly in place names, surnames, and literary or regional usage rather than everyday speech.
Is "brock" still used to mean badger today?
"Brock" is largely archaic as a word for badger and is rarely used in modern standard English, though it persists in dialect, folklore, and as a surname or given name. Most contemporary speakers would simply say "badger."
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