brochen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French brochier; equivalent to broche +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

Verb

brochen

  1. To impale or stab; to make a wound in something.
  2. To prod or poke (especially an equine)
  3. To put (meat) on a skewer or pole for cooking.
  4. (rare) To broach (a barrel); to extract fluid.
  5. (rare) To perform sewing to close a gap.
  6. (rare) To launch into battle.
  7. (rare) To cover in fat or grease.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: broach
  • Scots: broach

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