Definition of the word hock

The origin of the word "hock" can be traced back to the Old English word "hoc" which meant "bend" or "kneel." Over time, this Old English word evolved into the Middle English word "hoke" which referred to the bent knee position assumed by individuals when drinking from a communal vessel, such as a wooden vessel or leg. This position allowed the person to balance themselves and access the contents of the vessel more easily. The term "hock" then came to describe both the bottle and glass used for serving wine in this type ofBoundsale Glass. Today, the term "hock" is primarily used to refer to a type of white wine made in the English county of Kent, although its use as a term for the drinking position has largely fallen out of common parlance.