Brooch (?), n. [See Broach, n.]
1.
An ornament, in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment; now worn at the breast by women; a breastpin. Formerly worn by men on the hat.
Honor 's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat.
B. Jonson.
2. Paint.
A painting all of one color, as a sepia painting, or an India painting.
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Brooch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brooched ().]
To adorn as with a brooch.
[R.]
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