sour dock

[ souer dok, sou-er ]

noun

1. dock41

Word History and Origins

Origin of sour dock¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

The building’s annual makeover begins each May when crews start tearing down the rye and sour dock that surround the murals.

From Washington Times

The building's annual makeover begins each May when crews start tearing down the rye and sour dock that surround the murals.

From US News

Others have tried to improve this p. 167field of thistles and sour docks by throwing a handful of daisy seeds among them. 

From Project Gutenberg