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− | ''Ballcocke'' is an alternate spelling of the English surname ''Balcock'', which derives from the diminutive suffix -''cock'' combined with either ''Bald'', a pet form of the Germanic male given name ''Baldwin'', or the Old English ''beald'' ("brave," "bold").<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=DDF3mn8473wC&pg=PA161 ''A Dictionary of English Surnames''] by P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson</ref> |
+ | ''Ballcocke'' is an alternate spelling of the English surname ''Balcock'', which derives from the diminutive suffix -''cock'' combined with either ''Bald'', a pet form of the Germanic male given name ''Baldwin'', or the Old English ''beald'' ("brave," "bold").<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=DDF3mn8473wC&pg=PA161 ''A Dictionary of English Surnames''] by P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson</ref> |
A ballcock is a mechanism for filling water tanks (such as in flush toilets) designed to prevent overflow and backflow.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballcock Ballcock]" on Wikipedia</ref> |
A ballcock is a mechanism for filling water tanks (such as in flush toilets) designed to prevent overflow and backflow.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballcock Ballcock]" on Wikipedia</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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Alistair Ballcocke was a wizard whose name was carved into a wood panel on the wall of Trelawney's Divination classroom.[1][2]
Etymology
Ballcocke is an alternate spelling of the English surname Balcock, which derives from the diminutive suffix -cock combined with either Bald, a pet form of the Germanic male given name Baldwin, or the Old English beald ("brave," "bold").[3]
A ballcock is a mechanism for filling water tanks (such as in flush toilets) designed to prevent overflow and backflow.[4]
Alistair is the anglicized form of Alasdair. Alasdair is the Scottish form of Alexander, which means "defending men".
Behind the scenes
- This character was presumably named after Alastair Bullock, the assistant art director on the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Name seen on wood panel)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) - Chapter 21 (Professor Trelawney's Prediction) (see this image)
- ↑ Prisoner of Azkaban set report from the Leaky Cauldron
- ↑ A Dictionary of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson
- ↑ "Ballcock" on Wikipedia