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Pock: meaning, definitions and examples

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pock

 

[ pษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin condition

Pock refers to a pimple or a pustule, often related to certain skin diseases such as smallpox. These skin lesions can be raised bumps filled with fluid or pus, and they sometimes scab over. The term can imply a mark left on the skin after an infection, resulting in scarring. Pocks were historically significant in the context of infectious diseases, particularly smallpox, which caused widespread outbreaks and fatalities.

Synonyms

blemish, lesion, pustule, spot

Examples of usage

  • After recovering from chickenpox, she had several pocks on her back.
  • The doctor pointed out the pocks caused by the disease.
  • He showed his friends the pocks left by his childhood illness.

Translations

Translations of the word "pock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น boca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mulut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pysk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ boca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบsta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบsta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ usta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ munnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ boca

Etymology

The word 'pock' originates from the Old English term 'pocca,' which referred to a bag or a pouch, likely drawing a metaphorical connection to the protruding nature of the lesions that resemble small bags or pockets in the skin. The usage of 'pock' developed alongside the historical prevalence of skin diseases, especially during the times of smallpox outbreaks. As smallpox became more widely recognized in Europe, the term became commonly associated with the scars and marks resulting from the disease. Over time, 'pock' also evolved into various related terms, such as 'pox' which is still used today to refer to various diseases marked by skin eruptions. The transition from the broader description to a more specific context of skin conditions reflects its historical significance in medicine and the cultural impact of diseases that mar the skin.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,434 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.