Brooke

[ brook ]

noun

1. Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.
2. Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.

Brooke

/ brʊk /

noun

1. BrookeAlan Francis Alan Francis See Alanbrooke
2. BrookeSir James18031868MBritishMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)
3. BrookeRupert (Chawner)18871915MBritishWRITING: poet Rupert ( Chawner ). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero

Example Sentences

His more traditional successor, Brooke Jenkins, glided to reelection Tuesday night despite data showing that violent crime increased during her tenure.

From Los Angeles Times

"This was a brutal attack," Mr Brooke said, adding it had lasted more than a minute and there had been more than 20 blows causing 36 knife wounds, which "spoke to the intensity of intention".

From BBC

Lincoln Brookes was driving to work on 20 April 2023 when he took a panicked call from his colleague.

From BBC

Essex senior coroner Lincoln Brookes decided in July not to resume Sir David’s inquest, which had been adjourned once Ali was charged with murder.

From BBC

Mark Christopher, 59, led the group that tried to shut down Essex Coroner's Court in Chelmsford having accused senior coroner Lincoln Brookes of "interfering with the dead" in April 2023.

From BBC