Blok

/blɒk/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative spelling of 'bloc,' sometimes used in poetry or stylized text, or a term from other languages meaning block or coalition.

Etymology

Simplified spelling of 'bloc' or borrowed directly from Dutch, German, or Polish where 'blok' is a common word for block. Used as a stylistic choice in modern English.

Kelly Says

In Polish and Dutch, 'blok' is the everyday word for block, but when English writers use it, it often signals a poetic or artistic intention—like choosing 'nite' instead of 'night.'

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