brooch

[ brohch, brooch ]
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noun
  1. 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.

Origin of brooch

1
1175–1225; Middle English brochebroach, differentiated in spelling since circa 1600

Other words from brooch

  • un·brooch, verb (used with object)

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British Dictionary definitions for brooch

brooch

/ (brəʊtʃ) /


noun
  1. an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing

Origin of brooch

1
C13: from Old French broche; see broach 1

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