Small streams of water, or to tolerate or accept something (usually used in negative contexts like 'no brooks' means 'doesn't tolerate').
From Old English 'broc,' related to breaking or bursting forth, referring to the way water breaks out of the ground; the verb 'brook' (to tolerate) comes from Old English 'brucan' (to use or enjoy).
The two meanings of 'brook' are completely unrelated etymologically, yet both exist in English—a perfect example of homonyms (same spelling, different origins) that confuse even native speakers!
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