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Brooch
CIDE DICTIONARY
- 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. [1913 Webster]"Honor 's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat." [1913 Webster]
- A painting all of one color, as a sepia painting, or an India painting. [1913 Webster]
To adorn as with a brooch. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Brooch, n. an ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin.
Etymology
ME broche = BROACH n.
THESAURUS
Brooch
anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, broach, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, clasp, clip, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, fastening, fob, gem, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin, precious stone, rhinestone, ring, stickpin, stone, tiara, torque, wampum, wristband, wristletAlso see definition of "Brooch" in Bible Study Dictionaries
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