brook
The origin and history of brook.
Etymology
The "stream" sense comes from Old English broc; the verb sense ("to endure") comes separately from Old English brūcan, meaning "to use" or "enjoy" — the same root that gives us "broker."
The origin and history of brook.
The "stream" sense comes from Old English broc; the verb sense ("to endure") comes separately from Old English brūcan, meaning "to use" or "enjoy" — the same root that gives us "broker."