Brock
/brɒk/noun
A word for a badger, especially in British dialect.
Did you know?The term 'brock' is believed to derive from the Old English 'brocca,' which may be linked to the Old Norse 'brokkr,' suggesting a connection to the shadowy world of the forest and its hidden creatures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*brōkwō
“A term likely referring to a badger or similar burrowing animal.”
Old English
OE
brocca
“Specifically means 'badger', rooted in the earlier Proto-Germanic term.”
Old Norse
ON
brokkr
“Refers to a badger, showing the shared linguistic heritage across Germanic languages.”
Middle English
ME
brok
“Continued use for badger, reflecting rural life and folklore.”
Modern English
English
brock
“Still used regionally to denote a badger, connecting modern usage to its ancient roots.”