brooch
[brohch, brooch]
- 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.
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Also broach.
Origin of brooch
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Contemporary Examples
Kate wore a gold shamrock Cartier brooch pinned to her chest.
As a royal heirloom, the brooch is technically owned by the Queen, and was returned to the monarch after Diana's death.
Walters ended the interview by commenting on Albright's brooch.
Historical Examples
Mary opened her hand, and displayed the brooch she had found.
The Green Satin GownLaura E. Richards
It is your brooch that you requested me to get from the jeweler.
Victor's TriumphMrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
And the king gave him a brooch lovelier than any on the palace walls.
Irish Fairy TalesEdmond Leamy
She chose a bright red one for a brooch, and bought it for a penny.
With curiosity all alive, Lucille took the brooch and looked at it.
brooch
- an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing
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Word Origin
C13: from Old French broche; see broach 1
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Word Origin and History for brooch
n.
early 13c., from Old French broche "long needle" (see broach (n.)). Specialized meaning led 14c. to distinct spelling.
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