Broch

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Broch. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Broch, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Broch in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Broch you have here. The definition of the word Broch will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofBroch, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: broch and broc'h

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German bruch, from Old High German bruh, from Proto-West Germanic *bruki. Cognate with German Bruch, Dutch breuk, English breach.

Pronunciation

Noun

Broch m (plural Bréch)

  1. breakage
  2. fracture
  3. (mathematics) fraction
  4. (pathology) hernia
  5. quarry

Scots

Pronunciation

Proper noun

The Broch

  1. Doric Scots form of Fraserburgh (“a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland”)
  2. Doric Scots form of Burghead (“a town in Moray, Scotland”)
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia