brock
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɹɑk// UK //bɹˈɒk// brock
n. an old name for a badger. You might see this word in very old stories or in names for places in the countryside.
n. a badger, specifically the European badger (Meles meles). Archaic or dialectal in modern usage; primarily survives in British place names and surnames.
The old farmer called the badger a brock.
In the classic children's story, the character of the badger is often referred to as Old Brock.
Usage
Primarily used in literary or historical contexts; often capitalised when used as a proper name for a badger character.