broches

broche

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brohsh]
- /broʊʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brohsh]
- /broʊʃ/

Definitions of broches word

noun broches (in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn. 1
adjective broches woven with a pattern; brocaded. 1
noun plural broches a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing. 1
noun broches plural of broche. 0
verb broches second-person singular present indicative of brocher. 0
verb broches second-person singular present subjunctive of brocher. 0

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Origin of broches

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; see broach

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Parts of speech for Broches

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Broches

broches popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

broches usage trend in Literature

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