'Brooch' definitions:
Definition of 'brooch'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Brooch'
From: 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]
Definition of 'Brooch'
From: GCIDE
- Brooch \Brooch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brooched (br[=o]cht).] To adorn as with a brooch. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'brooch'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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