Brooke
Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.
Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.
Contemporary Examples
Charlie Sheen’s 10 Worst Quotes, from Anti-Semitism to Alcoholism The Daily Beast February 24, 2011
Brooke Astor’s Estate Is Auctioned, and a Friend Recalls Her Fondly Barbara Goldsmith September 28, 2012
Lupita Nyong’o for Lancome; Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Social Media Casting Call The Fashion Beast Team April 3, 2014
John McCain Discovers Technology a Year Too Late Ana Marie Cox March 9, 2009
The Evil Daughter-in-Law? Ralph Gardner, Jr. May 5, 2009
Historical Examples
He Knew He Was Right Anthony Trollope
On the Equator Harry de Windt
Name and Fame Adeline Sergeant
Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Harriette McDougall
A Damaged Reputation Harold Bindloss
noun
Alan Francis See Alanbrooke
Sir James. 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)
Rupert (Chawner). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero
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