1A small, fast-running stream. 2Australian, New Zealand slang A cook, especially an army cook, or one who caters for a party or camp of musterers, shearers, etc.; compare “babbler” (now chiefly historical).

transitive verb. : to stand for : tolerate he would brook no interference with his plans.

It was used in the sentence: “His voice brooks no argument” and means (according to the same dictionary) that judging by the person’s voice, he won’t tolerate any arguments.

What does the name Brooke mean in the Bible? The Biblical baby name Brook is English in origin and it’s meaning is stream of water or torrent. The meaning of Brooke is ‘dweller by the brook’.

The Biblical baby name Brook is English in origin and it’s meaning is stream of water or torrent. The meaning of Brooke is ‘dweller by the brook’.

What is the meaning of Brooke? Brooke is baby girl name mainly popular in Christian religion and its main origin is English. Brooke name meanings is Literally signifies brook or stream.

“To Brook No Argument”? I found this phrase in my Oxford dictionary. It was used in the sentence: “His voice brooks no argument” and means (according to the same dictionary) that judging by the person’s voice, he won’t tolerate any arguments.

2. verb. If someone in a position of authority will brook no interference or opposition, they will not accept any interference or opposition from others. She’d had a plan of action, one that would brook no interference. [VERB noun]

brook verb [T] (ALLOW) to allow or accept something, esp. a difference of opinion or intention: She won’t brook any criticism of her work. (Definition of brook from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

— Star Tribune, 8 July 2021 The brook is hidden from view now by dense foliage, but Bonzani plans to cut down the shrubbery to make the running water visible, enhancing the site’s visual appeal.