Mohock

noun

Mo·hock ˈmō-ˌhäk

: one of a gang of aristocratic ruffians who assaulted people in London streets in the early 18th century

Mohockism

ˈmō-ˌhä-ˌki-zəm

noun

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Mohawk

First Known Use

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mohock was circa 1711

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moholi lemur

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“Mohock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mohock. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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