Brook
Brook
n.
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A natural stream of water smaller than a river or creek.
The Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water.
Empires itself, as doth an inland brook Into the main of waters.
Brook
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Brooked; p. pr. & vb. n. Brooking
- To use; to enjoy. [Obs.]
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To bear; to endure; to put up with; to tolerate; as, young men can not brook restraint.
Shall we, who could not brook one lord, Crouch to the wicked ten?
- To deserve; to earn. [Obs.]