Brique

/brɪk/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic spelling of 'brick,' or a French word meaning brick.

Etymology

From Old French 'brique,' borrowed from Dutch 'bricke,' ultimately from Middle Dutch origins; the word traveled with brick-making technology.

Kelly Says

Brick-making was revolutionized in the Netherlands and Flanders, so the word traveled north-to-south across Europe and into English—your house's name might trace to Dutch craftspeople!

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