hock
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/hɑk/
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/hɒk/
joint or pledge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hock' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hocke,' which referred to the joint in the hind leg of a horse.
Historical Evolution
'hocke' transformed into the modern English word 'hock' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'joint in the hind leg of a horse,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the joint in the hind leg of a horse, cow, or other quadruped, corresponding anatomically to the ankle in humans.
The horse injured its hock during the race.
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Noun 2
a type of German white wine, especially from the Rhine region.
They served a fine hock with dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 12:59