brochen

Middle English

/ˈbrɔːtʃən/

verb
Definitions
  • To impale or stab; to make a wound in something.
  • To prod or poke especially an equine
  • To put {meat) on a skewer or pole for cooking.
  • (rare) To broach (a barrel); to extract fluid.
  • (rare) To perform sewing to close a gap.
  • (rare) To launch into battle.
  • (rare) To cover in fat or grease.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French brochier (pierce) affix from Middle English broche.

Origin

Middle English

broche

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