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1972 American procurement legislation
The Brooks Act, also known as the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute, is a United States federal law passed in 1972 that requires that the U
Brooks_Act
American actor and comedian
and television programs. Brooks was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 11, 1912, to Edna (née Megowan) and Pleasant M. Brooks. He had seven brothers.
Foster_Brooks
American politician (born 1954)
Donald Trump, Brooks was initially supported by Trump, but Trump rescinded his endorsement of Brooks candidacy in March 2022, claiming Brooks had "gone woke"
Mo_Brooks
American filmmaker, actor, comedian, and songwriter (born 1926)
Brooks – Box Office Data Movie Star at The Numbers Mel Brooks at IMDb Mel Brooks at Virtual-History.com (Photographs and Books) Topic: Mel Brooks's channel
Mel_Brooks
American politician (1922–2012)
he played in the president's downfall, Nixon later called Brooks his "executioner". Brooks was one of eight representatives to vote in favor of all five
Jack Brooks (American politician)
Jack_Brooks_(American_politician)
American actress (b. 1970)
and Lynn, but, in reality, Brooks is actually the eldest of the four actors. For her performance in Girlfriends, Brooks received a BET Award for Outstanding
Golden_Brooks
American country singer (born 1962)
continued to urge Brooks to return to Nashville, which he did. In 1987, Brooks and wife Sandy Mahl moved to Nashville, and Brooks began making contacts
Garth_Brooks
have adopted their own versions of the Brooks Act, commonly referred to as "Little Brooks Acts" or "mini-Brooks Acts." For example, Georgia has adopted
Qualifications-Based Selection
Qualifications-Based_Selection
American actor and model (born 1980)
procedural drama Law & Order. Brooks was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where he attended L.C. Anderson High School. Brooks is the son of Austin American-Statesman
Mehcad_Brooks
2021 vehicular mass murder in Wisconsin
the scene yelled at Brooks to stop. At the same time, Brooks zigzagged with his vehicle for blocks to strike pedestrians. Brooks's defense attorney Anna
Waukesha Christmas parade attack
Waukesha_Christmas_parade_attack
English actor (1939–2025)
Raymond Michael Brooks (20 April 1939 – 9 August 2025) was an English actor. Born in Brighton, Sussex, on 20 April 1939, Brooks began his career as a
Ray_Brooks_(actor)
American actor (born 1947)
widely praised for his performance in the action drama Drive (2011). Brooks has acted in films such as Taxi Driver (1976), Private Benjamin (1980), Unfaithfully
Albert_Brooks
American politician (1819–1857)
Caroline Harper Brooks (1849–1924), Rosa Brooks (1849–1933), and Preston Smith Brooks (1854–1928). Martha outlived her husband. Brooks was a member of
Preston_Brooks
1975, in response to The 1972 Brooks Architect-Engineer Act, Public Law 92–582 (see external link below). The Brooks Act requires the public announcement
ACASS
Project delivery strategy in the construction industry
services based on the qualifications of the service provider. (See the Brooks Act for the approach used by the federal government.) In the 1960s, during
Fast-track_construction
2007 American film
"killing addiction," Brooks succumbs to his id, Marshall, and kills a young couple in their bedroom. As part of his psychopathology, Brooks leaves each victim's
Mr._Brooks
American professional golfer (born 1990)
media related to Brooks Koepka. Brooks Koepka at the PGA Tour official site Brooks Koepka at the European Tour official site Brooks Koepka at the Japan
Brooks_Koepka
American politician
immediate plans of running for other office. Flaherty worked on the Jim Brooks Act, a home-rule petition which (if approved by the state government) would
Michael_F._Flaherty
American talk show host (1983–2020)
Michael Brooks Show in August 2017 and provided commentary for media outlets, making regular appearances on shows such as The Young Turks. Brooks contributed
Michael Brooks (political commentator)
Michael_Brooks_(political_commentator)
English journalist (born 1968)
2009. Brooks married actor Ross Kemp in 2002. They divorced in 2009 and she married former racehorse trainer and author Charlie Brooks. Brooks was a prominent
Rebekah_Brooks
American country music duo
Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, both of whom are vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded
Brooks_&_Dunn
British slave ship 1781–1804
Brooks (or Brook, Brookes) was a British slave ship launched at Liverpool in 1781. She became infamous after prints of her were published in 1788. Between
Brooks_(1781_ship)
American director and composer (1938–2011)
the hit song of the same name, earning Brooks an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award. Brooks became the subject of an investigation
Joseph_Brooks_(songwriter)
2024 US homicide in custody
officers. Brooks died from his injuries the following morning on December 10 at Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. Body camera footage showed that Brooks was
Murder_of_Robert_Brooks
Attack of US Senator by a Representative in 1856
Sumner, or the Brooks–Sumner Affair, occurred on May 22, 1856, in the United States Senate chamber, when Representative Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery
Caning_of_Charles_Sumner
Former railway line in Western Australia
from Boyup Brook to Katanning remains under the control of the Public Transport Authority. The Katanning–Kojonup Railway Act 1905, an act by the Parliament
Donnybrook to Katanning railway line
Donnybrook_to_Katanning_railway_line
American filmmaker (born 1940)
222. Grant Tinker hired Brooks and producer Allan Burns at MTM Productions to create The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970. Brooks and Burns then created two
James_L._Brooks
Yorkshire Railway Act 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. cxl). Initially the line had stations at Woolfold, Greenmount, Tottington and Holcombe Brook with additional
Bury–Holcombe_Brook_line
American actor (1933–2009)
his performances in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and a double act with Burt Reynolds. Beginning in the
Dom_DeLuise
US federal legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark U.S. federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon
Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965
prime mover in the passage of the A/E Selection Procedures Act, also known as the Brooks Act, which requires that the U.S. Federal Government procure engineering
American Council of Engineering Companies
American_Council_of_Engineering_Companies
American serial killer (1955–2020)
Owen Brooks was born in Houston, Texas, on February 12, 1955, the second of two sons born to Henry Alton and Mary (née Hetherington) Brooks. Brooks's parents
David_Owen_Brooks
2025 legislation in the United States
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or the Big Beautiful Bill (P.L. 119-21), is a U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing
One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
1987 American comedy film by Mel Brooks
Yarnell, and the voice of Joan Rivers. In addition to Brooks playing a dual role, the film features Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Rudy De Luca in cameo appearances
Spaceballs
City in Alberta, Canada
area was named after Noel Edgell Brooks (1865–1926), a Canadian Pacific Railway Divisional Engineer from Calgary. Brooks was incorporated as a village on
Brooks,_Alberta
American actress (1931–2005)
She was married to director, actor, and writer Mel Brooks, with whom she had a son, author Max Brooks. Bancroft was born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano on September
Anne_Bancroft
British merchant and politician (1735–1807)
Sir Brook Watson, 1st Baronet (7 February 1735 – 2 October 1807), was a British merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1796
Brook_Watson
American actor (1922–2020)
starred Sid Caesar), writing alongside Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Woody Allen. Reiner teamed up with Brooks and together they released several iconic
Carl_Reiner
American politician (born 1960)
Committee. On June 14, 2019, Brooks announced that she would not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020. Brooks was born to Robert and
Susan_Brooks
American drummer (born 1977)
Leopold Ross (Error), and Zac Baird (Korn, Billy Goat). Brooks also played drums for Avril Lavigne. Brooks filled in for Travis Barker during Blink-182's 2013
Brooks_Wackerman
County in Georgia, United States
what is now Brooks County were Spanish missionaries from their colony in Florida, who arrived around 1570. The area that was to become Brooks County was
Brooks_County,_Georgia
American journalist, commentator, editor
to give his talk, he asked whether Brooks was in the lecture audience and offered him a job. Upon graduation, Brooks became a police reporter for the City
David_Brooks_(commentator)
Canal in England
A second act of Parliament, the Sankey Brook Navigation Act 1762 (2 Geo. 3. c. 56), was obtained on 8 April 1762, amending the earlier act, and was entitled
Sankey_Canal
English singer (born 1945)
of The Dakotas). Whilst still a child, Brooks began singing at barmitzvahs and weddings; according to Brooks, her unofficial debut was a gig at a club
Elkie_Brooks
American comedian, actor and writer (born 1986)
2014). "'SNL' cast member Brooks Wheelan 'fired'". CNN. Retrieved May 6, 2019. "'Saturday Night Live' Castmember Brooks Wheelan 'Fired'". The Hollywood
Brooks_Wheelan
2013 film by George Tillman Jr.
Male (for Brooks) at the 14th Black Reel Awards. Set in a gritty Brooklyn housing project, the film follows 13-year-old Mister (Skylan Brooks), a smart
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
The_Inevitable_Defeat_of_Mister_&_Pete
American actress (1906–1985)
p. 52. Brooks 1982, p. 44. Brooks 1982, p. 27. Brooks 1982, p. 29. Brooks 1982, p. 25. Brooks 1982, pp. 25, 29. Brooks 1982, pp. 33–40. Brooks 1982, p
Louise_Brooks
2020 police killing in Atlanta, Georgia
breathalyzer test of Brooks. While talking with officers, Brooks offered several times to walk home. After the breathalyzer, Rolfe stated Brooks was too drunk
Killing_of_Rayshard_Brooks
2025 US federal law
The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) is a law passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on November 19, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Epstein_Files_Transparency_Act
American serial killer (1939–1973)
year, Brooks moved back to Houston. By his own later admission, Brooks began regarding Corll's apartment as his second home. By the time Brooks dropped
Dean_Corll
American actress and model (born 1988)
22, 2017. "U.S. Open Champ Brooks Koepka My GF's A Beauty Queen". tmz.com. June 19, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017. "Brooks Koepka marries Jena Sims in
Jena_Sims
Canadian-American musician (born 1984)
2012, Brooks renamed the then-solo effort to Dead Girlfriends and, following a controversy sparked by the name, to Default Genders. In 2022 Brooks revived
Jaime_Brooks
American professional wrestler and author
Retrieved July 7, 2018. Mendez Brooks 2017, p. 180. Napier, Claire (November 2, 2015). "Oh My, Shiranui! AJ Brooks Talks Grappling, Costumes, & Video
AJ_Lee
American actress (born 1959)
Brooks Janney was born on November 19, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. She is the daughter of Macy Brooks Janney
Allison_Janney
Attempted coup d'état against Arkansas governor Elisha Baxter's administration
Brooks–Baxter War, also known as the Brooks–Baxter Affair, or Arkansas Civil War was an attempt made by failed gubernatorial candidate Joseph Brooks of
Brooks–Baxter_War
American baseball player (1937–2023)
Baseball 100: No. 73, Brooks Robinson". The Athletic. Harig, Jackie (November 20, 2020). "Brooks Robinson Receives Bob Feller Act of Valor Award". MLB
Brooks_Robinson
Academic journal
The Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA) is a journal of macroeconomics published twice a year by the Brookings Institution Press. Each issue
Brookings Papers on Economic Activity
Brookings_Papers_on_Economic_Activity
2025 U.S. legislation on stablecoin regulation
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) is a United States federal law that aims to create a comprehensive
GENIUS_Act
American musician (born 1958)
of the band split in 1982, Brooks moved to Los Angeles to develop a solo career, releasing an album titled Meredith Brooks in 1986, which saw limited
Meredith_Brooks
Welsh politician (born 1929)
and Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe. Brooks defeated Howe in the 1966 general election. Once in Parliament, Brooks broke the Labour whip to support an
Edwin_Brooks
2024 European Union regulation
The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is a European Union regulation concerning artificial intelligence (AI). It establishes a common regulatory and
Artificial_Intelligence_Act
American bass guitarist (born 1943)
Harvey Brooks (born Harvey Goldstein; July 4, 1944) is an American bass guitarist. Brooks is best known as a session musician, recording with Bob Dylan
Harvey_Brooks_(bassist)
Former U.S. military air base in San Antonio, Texas
Downtown San Antonio. In 2002, Brooks Air Force Base was renamed Brooks City-Base when the property was conveyed to the Brooks Development Authority as part
Brooks_Air_Force_Base
American actress (1925–1977)
Geraldine Brooks at IMDb Geraldine Brooks at the Internet Broadway Database Geraldine Brooks at the Internet Broadway Database Geraldine Brooks at the Internet
Geraldine_Brooks_(actress)
2018–22 concert tour by Garth Brooks
The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour was a concert tour by American singer Garth Brooks. It began on October 20, 2018, in Notre Dame, Indiana, at Notre Dame Stadium
The_Garth_Brooks_Stadium_Tour
Landmark U.S. civil rights and labor law
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88–352, 78 Stat. 241, enacted July 2, 1964) is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws
Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
American government official (born 1969)
2025. Brooks joined the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in April 2020 as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Brooks oversaw
Brian_P._Brooks
provincial legislation – the City of St. John's Act, the City of Mount Pearl Act, and the City of Corner Brook Act. These acts give them the power to enact local
List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador
List_of_municipalities_in_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
Gentlemen's club in London, England
wining, dining and gambling. In September 1777 William Brooks, a wine merchant and money lender who acted as Master, or manager, for Almack's, commissioned
Brooks's
American healthcare policy official
managing policy related to the Affordable Care Act. After the end of the Obama administration, Brooks-LaSure became the managing director of the Health
Chiquita_Brooks-LaSure
English non-conformist Puritan preacher and author
Thomas Brooks (1608–1680) was an English non-conformist Puritan preacher and author. Much of what is known about Thomas Brooks has been ascertained from
Thomas_Brooks_(Puritan)
2026 American film
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is a 2026 American two-part documentary film which explores the life and career of Mel Brooks. It is directed by Judd
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Mel_Brooks:_The_99_Year_Old_Man!
Public university in Oxford, England
through the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The university was named after its first principal, John Henry Brookes, who played a major role in the development
Oxford_Brookes_University
American think tank
transactions "appeared to necessitate Brookings filing as a foreign agent" under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. The government of Qatar was named by
Brookings_Institution
American electoral law (enacted 1967)
The Uniform Congressional District Act is a redistricting bill that requires all members of the United States House of Representatives in the 91st United
Uniform Congressional District Act
Uniform_Congressional_District_Act
American character actor
II, Brooks put his acting career on hold and served his country fighting in the South Pacific. He then returned to California and continued to act, mainly
Joe_Brooks_(actor)
American director of photography
a child, she acted in various national television commercial spots and was in a recurring skit on Late Night With David Letterman. Brooks graduated USC
Alice_Brooks
American drag performer
In 2023, Mistress Isabelle Brooks was added to the lineup of the touring drag show Werq the World. Mistress Isabelle Brooks was born and raised in Houston
Mistress_Isabelle_Brooks
1948 film
starring Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge and Geraldine Brooks. It was based on a novel by the Austrian writer Ernst Lothar. The film was
An_Act_of_Murder
Canadian-American composer of popular music and jazz (1886–1975)
These Days" at the Pekin Theatre. Brooks was born in Amherstburg, Canada in 1886. His father was a preacher, and Brooks taught himself music on their church's
Shelton_Brooks
American attorney and politician
assumed office on January 7, 2015. Pansing Brooks was born on September 30, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Pansing Brooks graduated from Lincoln Southeast High
Patty_Pansing_Brooks
National park in Alaska, United States
foothills tundra. The Brooks Range occupies the central section of the park, running on an east–west line. To the south of the Brooks Range the Ambler-Chandalar
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Gates_of_the_Arctic_National_Park_and_Preserve
Australian entertainers
and pop music group from Melbourne, Australia. The group consisted of the Brooks brothers Beau, Luke and Jai, alongside Daniel Sahyounie and James Yammouni
The_Janoskians
2006 novel by Max Brooks
Its length is 6 hours 13 minutes. Max Brooks as the Interviewer, explicitly identified by name as Max Brooks in the audiobook, an agent of the United
World_War_Z
Carl Reiner/Mel Brooks comedy sketch
comedy sketch created by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks in the 1950s and first publicly performed in the 1960s. Brooks plays a 2000-year-old man, interviewed by
2000_Year_Old_Man
American actress
Shauna Brooks (born March 30, 1990) is an American actress, musical artist, and comedian. Brooks is also known as a transgender model, with notable appearances
Shauna_Brooks
1990 single by Garth Brooks
they could do for him. When Blackwell contacted Brooks to make the "Friends in Low Places" demo, Brooks explained to Blackwell that he was newly signed
Friends_in_Low_Places
English journalist and novelist
Reginald Shirley Brooks, was also a journalist. The works by Brooks not already mentioned are: The Wigwam: a burletta, in one act (1847) Amusing Poetry
Shirley_Brooks
Aqueduct in Alberta, Canada
Section". The Official Brooks Aqueduct Home Page. Retrieved 5 August 2020. "Introduction to the Brooks Aqueduct". The Official Brooks Aqueduct Home Page.
Brooks_Aqueduct
One Piece franchise fictional character
Brook (Japanese: ブルック, Hepburn: Burukku), widely known as "Soul King" Brook, is a fictional character in the manga series One Piece, created and written
Brook_(One_Piece)
1997 studio album by Meredith Brooks
Graces, Brooks temporarily retired from the music industry. Uninterested in the cynicism of grunge music that reigned in the early nineties, Brooks became
Blurring_the_Edges
U.S. federal statute known as Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), formally the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and informally known as Obamacare, is a landmark U.S. federal
Affordable_Care_Act
American actress and model (1915–1995)
Newspapers.com. "Phyllis Brooks; Model Acted on Stage, Screen". Los Angeles Times. August 5, 1995. Retrieved October 18, 2015. "Phyllis Brooks, 80, Actress and
Phyllis_Brooks
American actor (1933–2016)
introduced Wilder to her boyfriend (and later husband) Mel Brooks. A few months later, Brooks mentioned that he was working on a screenplay called Springtime
Gene_Wilder
Public university in Stony Brook, New York, US
of New York at Stony Brook, commonly referred to as Stony Brook University (SBU), is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, United States
Stony_Brook_University
British convicted terrorist (born 1975)
Trevor Richard Brooks on 18 April 1975) is a British spokesman for Al Ghurabaa, a British Muslim organisation banned under the Terrorism Act 2006 for the
Abu_Izzadeen
American baseball player (born 1983)
Justin Brooks Verlander (/ˈvɜːrlændər/ VUR-land-ər; born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major
Justin_Verlander
Writer and academic
which meaning is made. Brooks has five children. On July 18, 1959, Brooks married Margaret Elisabeth Waters. On May 12, 2001, Brooks married the law professor
Peter_Brooks_(writer)
Australian soccer player (born 2001)
the Brisbane Roar youth. Brooks was part of the 2018–19 Y-League championship-winning Brisbane Roar Youth team. In 2017, Brooks played with the FFA Centre
Lleyton_Brooks
River in the West Midlands, England
joined by the Horse Brook, which drains an area extending northward into Shropshire, and the Honey Brook. Further south, the Wannerton Brook brings in water
River_Stour,_Worcestershire
BROOKS ACT
BROOKS ACT
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the possessive case of Brook (i.e. ‘of the brook’).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.Americanized spelling of German Brucks.This name was brought independently to North America from England by numerous different bearers from the 17th century onward. Among them were William Brooks, who brought the name to Scituate, MA, from Kent, England, in 1635, and Henry Brooks, who came to Woburn, MA, in or before 1649.
Boy/Male
English
Brook; stream.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Indian
A Small Stream; Near the Stream or Brook; From the Western Stream
Boy/Male
English American
Brook; stream.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Brookins.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Brook, which preserves the Old English genitive case (i.e. ‘of the brook’).
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, BROOKS means "of the brook."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Brook, which preserves a trace of the Old English dative singular case, originally used after a preposition (e.g. ‘at the brook’).In 1650, Robert and Mary Mainwaring Brooke brought ten children and a number of servants with them from England to MD, where Robert became governor. Although the fourteen known contemporary Brooke immigrants in VA included Robert’s brothers Richard and Humphrey, the relationships of the others are unknown. Brooke family memorials remain in the Anglican church at Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
The Brook
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Brook, BROOKE means "brook, stream."
Male
English
 English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from Old English broc, BROOK means "brook, stream."
Girl/Female
English American
Water; stream. Actress Brooke Shields.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English
Son of Brooke; Running Water; Near the Stream or Brook; Of the Brook
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Son of Brooke
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a brook or stream, from Middle Englisk brook, Old English brÅc ‘brook’, ‘stream’.North German and Dutch : topographic name for someone who lived by a water meadow or marsh, from Low German brook, Dutch broek (cognate with German Bruch and Old English brÅc; see 1).Americanized spelling of German and Jewish Bruck or German Bruch.
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Indian, Jamaican
A Small Fresh Water Stream; A Brook; A Stream; Breaking Forth; Dweller by the Brook; Lover
Boy/Male
British, English
Brook; Stream; Near the Stream
Boy/Male
English
Near the Stream; Brook
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Rook 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Crook 1.
BROOKS ACT
BROOKS ACT
Boy/Male
Czech
Spirit.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sage
Girl/Female
French
White and lovely.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Blue-eyed
Boy/Male
Danish Greek Latin
Vigilant.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Elm.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Annemae, ANNAMAY means "favor; grace" and "May."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Prajina | பà¯à®°à®œà¯€à®¨à®¾Â
Amar
Female
English
Feminine form of English Rhett, RHETTA means "advice."
Girl/Female
Yiddish Czechoslovakian
Bitter.
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v. t.
To brook; to endure.
imp. & p. p.
To adorn as with a brooch.
n.
A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shrub with long, straight, green, angular branches, minute leaves, and large yellow flowers.
n.
A servant at a hotel or elsewhere, who cleans and blacks the boots and shoes.
imp. & p. p.
of Brook
v. t.
The young birds hatched at one time; a hatch; as, a brood of chickens.
n.
One who broils, or cooks by broiling.
a.
Inclined to brood.
v. t.
To sit over, cover, and cherish; as, a hen broods her chickens.
v. t.
To bear; to endure; to put up with; to tolerate; as, young men can not brook restraint.
v. t.
To enter, write, or register in a book or list.
n.
An implement for sweeping floors, etc., commonly made of the panicles or tops of broom corn, bound together or attached to a long wooden handle; -- so called because originally made of the twigs of the broom.
n. pl.
High boots, having generally a band of some kind of light-colored leather around the upper part of the leg; riding boots.
a.
Of or pertaining to broom; overgrowing with broom; resembling broom or a broom.
n.
One who collects illustrations from various books for the decoration of one book.
a.
Kept for breeding from; as, a brood mare; brood stock; having young; as, a brood sow.
n.
An account of books; book lore; bibliography.
a.
Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books.