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Brooke

biographical name \ ˈbru̇k \

Definition of Brooke

Sir Alan Francis 1883–1963 1st Viscount Alanbrooke play \ˈa-lən-ˌbru̇k\ British field marshal

Brooke

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Edward William 1919–2015 American politician

Brooke

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Rupert 1887–1915 English poet

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