单词 | to brook a name |
释义 | > as lemmasto brook a name (well) ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > be suitable, appropriate, or suit [verb (intransitive)] > have an appropriate name or description to brook a name (well)1587 the cap fits1754 1587 W. Harrison Descr. Eng. (1877) ii. v. 127 Would to God they might once brooke their name, Sans reproche. a1600 Robin Hood (Ritson) ii. xvi. 30 ‘Simon,’ said the good wife, ‘I wish thou mayest well brook thy name’. 1622 R. Hawkins Observ. Voiage South Sea ii. 4 Thenceforth shee should be called the Daintie; which name shee brooked as well for her proportion and grace, as for the many happie Voyages. 1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. i. 4 And well did he brook his Name. < as lemmas |
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