- brooch
- brooch early 13c., from O.Fr. broche "long needle" (see BROACH (Cf. broach) (n.)). Specialized meaning led 14c. to distinct spelling.
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Brooch — (br[=o]ch; 277), n. [See {Broach}, n.] 1. An ornament, in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment; now worn at the breast by women; a breastpin. Formerly worn by men on the hat. [1913 Webster] Honor s a good… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Brooch — Brooch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Brooched} (br[=o]cht).] To adorn as with a brooch. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brooch — [brəutʃ US broutʃ] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: broche pointed tool, pin , from Vulgar Latin brocca, from Latin broccus sticking out ] a piece of jewellery that you fasten to your clothes, usually worn by women American Equivalent:… … Dictionary of contemporary English
brooch — [ broutʃ ] noun count a piece of jewelry with a pin on the back that you fasten to your clothes … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
brooch — [n] ornamental pin bar pin, breastpin, clip, cluster, jewelry; concept 446 … New thesaurus
brooch — ► NOUN ▪ an ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch. ORIGIN Old French broche spit for roasting , from Latin brocchus projecting … English terms dictionary
brooch — [brōch, bro͞och] n. [ME broche: see BROACH] a large ornamental pin with a clasp, worn by women, usually at the neck … English World dictionary
Brooch — Detail of the Irish pseudo penannular Londesborough Brooch A brooch (pronounced /ˈbroʊtʃ/); also known in ancient times as a fibula; is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments. It is usually made of metal, often silver… … Wikipedia
brooch — /brohch, broohch/, n. a clasp or ornament having a pin at the back for passing through the clothing and a catch for securing the point of the pin. Also, broach. [1175 1225; ME broche BROACH, differentiated in sp. since ca. 1600] * * * Ornamental… … Universalium
brooch — (esp. BrE) noun ADJECTIVE ▪ cameo ▪ diamond, pearl, etc. VERB + BROOCH ▪ have on, wear ▪ … Collocations dictionary
