BROOK


Meaning of BROOK in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English brouken to use, enjoy, from Old English br ū can; akin to Old High German br ū hhan to use, Latin frui to enjoy

Date: 15th century

: to stand for : TOLERATE <he would brook no interference with his plans>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.