broach

Definition

A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.

Etymology

From Middle English broche, from Old French broche, from Vulgar Latin *brocca, originally a feminine form of Latin broccus, perhaps ultimately of Gaulish origin (see Scottish Gaelic bròg). Doublet of brochure.

Example Sentences

• "Mr. S. had a large straw hat, and striped jacket and trousers, and his shirt fastened at the throat by a broach with Carry's hair, for he was always quite above wearing a neckcloth."
• "She pinned a broach on her jacket. When Viv saw it, she laughed. “Is that the best you can do? A flower broach?”"
• "He turned a broach that had worn a crown."