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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Ring ne broche ne habbe ȝe · ne gurdel imembret · ne glouen ne nan swuch 65 þing þ̵ ow ne deh to habben.
From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph
"Why, I happen to have in my hands a little broche of yours."
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de
"We're not talking about chickens, my dear Colinet, nor of the kind of broche you have in mind," said the young shirtmaker, when her merriment had somewhat abated.
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 by Kock, Charles Paul de
I have much to thank you and your kind brother for; I kept the dark silk, as you may suppose: you have made me very fine; the broche is very beautiful.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
Ring ne broche ne habbe ȝe · ne gurdel imembret · ne glouen ne nan swuch 65 þing þ̵ ow ne deh to habben.
From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph
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