broche

[brohsh]

noun

(in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn.

Origin of broche

1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; see broach

broché

[broh-shey; French braw-shey]

adjective

woven with a pattern; brocaded.

noun, plural bro·chés

[broh-sheyz; French braw-shey] /broʊˈʃeɪz; French brɔˈʃeɪ/.

a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing.

Origin of broché

1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

à la broche

[a la brawsh]

French.

cooked on a skewer.

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Examples from the Web for broche

Historical Examples of broche

The incidents of the 'broche' and 'pensel' are Chaucer's own; see Bk.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 (of 7)
Geoffrey Chaucer
We woun' de thread on a broche, make like and 'bout de size of a ice pick.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves.
Work Projects Administration
Specimens fattened by the Gaveuse Martin, all ready for the broche, used to be sold on the premises.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880.
Various
Again, just below, read The incidents of the 'broche' and 'pensel' are also due to the same; see p. lxii.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes
Geoffrey Chaucer
The shuttle or bobbin of the high loom is called a broche, and that of the low loom a flute.
The Tapestry Book
Helen Churchill Candee

British Dictionary definitions for broche

broché

adjective

woven with a raised design, as brocade

Word Origin for broché

C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see broach 1

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