Brook, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brooked p. pr. & vb. n. Brooking.]
1. To use; to enjoy. [Obs.]
2. To bear; to endure; to put up with; to tolerate; as, young men can not brook restraint.
Shall we, who could not brook one lord,
Crouch to the wicked ten? --Macaulay.
3. To deserve; to earn. [Obs.]
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