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† broche, v. Obs.
[Obs. spelling of broach v. (which does not appear with this sense) = F. brocher to stitch, brocade.]
trans. To stitch, work with raised figures. Hence broched ppl. a., worked with raised figures or designs in gold, silver, etc., on a ground of silk or satin; brocaded, embroidered.
1480Wardrobe Acc. Edw. IV (1830) 134 Clothe of golde as well of the grounde of velvet as of satyn ground som broched with golde. c1520Treatise of Gallant (W. de W.) 22 Newe broched doublettes. 1601Holland Pliny I. 260 The cassock broched and studded with scarlet in broad guards. 1834J. R. Planché Brit. Costume 234 Broched or guarded with goldsmith's work. |