beck

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See also Beck

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛk

Etymology 1

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

Noun

beck (plural becks)

1. (Norfolk), (Northern England) A stream or small river.

Synonyms

• brook
• burn
• creek
• stream

Etymology 2

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

Noun

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.