1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; see broach
1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade
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On the high loom, the instrument which holds the thread is called the broche, and on the low loom it is called the flute.
From The Tapestry Book by Candee, Helen Churchill Hungerford, Mrs.
Specimens fattened by the Gaveuse Martin, all ready for the broche, used to be sold on the premises.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880. by Various
"Beautiful champagne broche silk crepe de chine blouse; open neck; one button; cost 2s. 6d.; accept 15s."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 19, 1917 by Various
He gave hym five marke for his wyne, There it lay on the molde, And bad it shulde be set a broche, Drynkë who so wolde.
From Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series by Sidgwick, Frank
"And where's Mr. Balderstone?—and abune a', and in the name of council and kirk-session, that I suld say sae, where's the broche wi' the wild-fowl?"
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir
The collation of new books in cloth or broché should be done before cutting, provided they are issued to readers untrimmed.
From A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Spofford, Ainsworth Rand
The broché ends hung down to her knees.
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
She was dressed in an antique, olive-colored silk, with a figure of a lighter color, a heavy, red broché shawl, and her bonnet, cap, &c., after the strictest style of the old school.
From The Uses of Astronomy An Oration Delivered at Albany on the 28th of July, 1856 by Everett, Edward
Theo, bring my broché shawl, and wouldn't you wear my satin hood?
From Maggie Miller by Holmes, Mary Jane
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