Ballock

/ˈbɑlək/ noun

Definition

A testicle, or a foolish person; an alternative spelling of 'bollocks' used in some dialects.

Etymology

From Old English 'beallucas' (testicles), from Germanic roots meaning 'rounded' or 'bulbous.' An ancient word that appears in Anglo-Saxon texts.

Kelly Says

This word is centuries older than most people think—it appears in medieval English documents and comes from the same root as 'bollock' and 'bull,' all referring to roundness.

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