2Australian and NZ slang a cook, especially an army cook, or one who caters for a party or camp of musterers, shearers, etc.; compare "babbler" (now chiefly historical).
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in James Thomson (1700–1748), poet.
Definition of babbling brook in US English:
babbling brook
noun
1A small, fast-running stream.
2Australian and NZ slang a cook, especially an army cook, or one who caters for a party or camp of musterers, shearers, etc.; compare "babbler" (now chiefly historical).
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in James Thomson (1700–1748), poet.