beck

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[edit] Etymology 1

From Old Norse bekkr (a stream or brook). Cognate with German Bach. More at beach.

[edit] Noun

beck (plural becks)

  1. (Norfolk), (Northern England) A stream or small river.
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[edit] Etymology 2

A shortened form of beckon, from Old English bēcnan, from Proto-Germanic *bauknan (beacon).

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beck (plural becks)

  1. A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command.
    To be at the beck and call of someone.
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