Definition of Brooch

Pronunciation: brōcht
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.
v. t.1.To adorn as with a brooch.


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anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, broach, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, clip, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, fastening, fob, gem, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, precious stone, rhinestone, ring, stickpin, stone, tiara, torque, wampum, wristband, wristlet

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