About The Word Brooch
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Brooch
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What's The Definition Of Brooch?
[n] a decorative pin worn by women
[v] fasten with or as if with a brooch Synonyms | Synonyms for Brooch: breastpin | broach | clasp Related Terms | Find terms related to Brooch: anklet | armlet | bangle | beads | bijou | bracelet | breastpin | broach | chain | chaplet | charm | chatelaine | circle | clasp | clip | coronet | crown | diadem | earring | fastening | fob | gem | jewel | locket | necklace | nose ring | pin | precious stone | rhinestone | ring | stickpin | stone | tiara | torque | wampum | wristband | wristlet See Also | fasten | fix | pin | secure | sunburst Brooch In Webster's Dictionary \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.
Honor 's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat. --B.
Jonson.
2. (Paint.) A painting all of one color, as a sepia painting,
or an India painting.
\Brooch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Brooched} (br[=o]cht).] To adorn as with a brooch. [R.] |
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