mullock

[ muhl-uhk ]

noun

1. (in Australasia) refuse or rubbish, as rock or earth, from a mine; muck.

mullock

/ ˈmʌlək /

noun

1. waste material from a mine
2. dialect.
   a mess or muddle
3. poke mullock at informal.
   to ridicule

Derived Forms

• ˈmullocky, adjective

Other Words From

• mullock·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mullock¹

1350–1400; originally dialectal English; Middle English mullok, equivalent to mul dust, mold, rubbish (compare Old English myl dust; vowel perhaps from Middle English mullen; mull ⁴ ) + -ok -ock

Word History and Origins

Origin of mullock¹

C14: related to Old English myl dust, Old Norse mylja to crush; see muller

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. poke mullock at, Australian. to ridicule.

Example Sentences

The largest dorm on campus, officially known as Florence Carrier Blaisdell and Della Mullock Mudd Hall, has 47 characters in the title and was completed in 1947.

From Los Angeles Times

Turner, then Annie Mae Mullock, was 17 when she met Ike, a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer.

From Washington Times

Developer Robert Mullock says Tubman spent time in Cape May during the 1850s.

From Washington Times

Photograph: Courtesy of Mullock's “We are extremely excited to be able to offer this truly fantastic piece of memorabilia, to our knowledge this is the first time that one of Che’s personal possessions has been offered for sale,” the auction house told a local newspaper before the sale.

From The Guardian

Mullock’s later sent a statement by email, noting that: “The information provided regarding the vendor and the Guevara family was misinterpreted. We have the upmost respect for the Guevara family and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

From The Guardian