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brook1 definition

brook (bro̵ok)

noun

a small stream, usually not so large as a river

Etymology: ME brok < OE broc; akin to OHG bruoh, moor, swamp < ?

brook2 definition

brook (bro̵ok)

transitive verb

to put up with; endure: usually in the negative I will brook no interference

Etymology: ME brouken, to use, enjoy < OE brucan; akin to Ger brauchen: for IE base see fruit

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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