4 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Brooch \Brooch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Brooched} (br[=o]cht).] To adorn as with a brooch. [R.] [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Brooch \Brooch\ (br[=o]ch; 277), 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. [1913 Webster] Honor 's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) A painting all of one color, as a sepia painting, or an India painting. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: brooch n : a decorative pin worn by women [syn: {broach}, {breastpin}] v : fasten with or as if with a brooch [syn: {clasp}] From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]: 37 Moby Thesaurus words for "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, wristlet
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