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noun
a mark in the shape of a broad arrowhead, placed upon British government property.
Archery. an arrow having an expanded head.
Heraldry. pheon.
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Origin of broad arrow
1350–1400; Middle English brod arwe
Words nearby broad arrow
Brno, Brno chair, bro, broach, broad, broad arrow, broadax, broadband, broad-based, broad bean, broadbill
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British Dictionary definitions for broad arrow
broad arrow
noun
a mark shaped like a broad arrowhead designating British government property and formerly used on prison clothing
an arrow with a broad head
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