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1.
Gwendolyn, 1917–2000, U.S. poet and novelist.
2.
Phillips, 1835–93, U.S. Protestant Episcopal bishop and pulpit orator.
4.
a male given name.
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English brouken, Old English brūcan; cognate with Dutch bruiken, German brauchen; akin to Gothic brukjan, Latin fruī to enjoy
before 900; Middle English brouken, Old English brūcan; cognate with Dutch bruiken, German brauchen; akin to Gothic brukjan, Latin fruī to enjoy
Related forms
brook·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
take, stand, endure, abide, stomach.
take, stand, endure, abide, stomach.
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Word Origin & History
brook
"to endure," O.E. brucan "use, ennjoy, possess; eat; cohabit with," from P.Gmc. *bruk- "to make use of, enjoy" (cf. O.S. brukan, O.Fris. bruka, O.H.G. bruhhan, Ger. brauchen "to use," Goth. brukjan), from PIE base *bhrug- "to make use of, have enjoyment of" (cf. L. fructus). Sense of "use" applied to
EXPANDfood led to "be able to digest," and by 16c. to "tolerate."
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