English English Dictionary

One who broils, or cooks by broiling.

A gridiron or other utensil used in broiling.

A chicken or other bird fit for broiling.

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Excessively hot; as, a broiling sun.

The act of causing anything to broil.

See Brokerage.

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imp. & p. p. of Break.

To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.

To transact business for another.

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Subjugated; trained for use, as a horse.

Imperfectly spoken, as by a foreigner; as, broken English; imperfectly spoken on account of emotion; as, to say a few broken words at parting.

Ruined financially; incapable of redeeming promises made, or of paying debts incurred; as, a broken bank; a broken tradesman.

Not carried into effect; not adhered to; violated; as, a broken promise, vow, or contract; a broken law.

Crushed and ruined as by something that destroys hope; blighted.

Subdued; humbled; contrite.

Disconnected; not continuous; also, rough; uneven; as, a broken surface.

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