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ia-level='3'>Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1892, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōta
brittle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

bro​cade
noun
bro·​cade
brō-ˈkād

Definition

  • a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
  • a fabric characterized by raised designs
Other Words
  • brocade transitive verb
  • bro​cad​ed brō-ˈkā-dəd adjective
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting
broom
noun
ˈbrüm Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1892, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōta
brittle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

bro​cade
noun
bro·​cade
brō-ˈkād

Definition

  • a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
  • a fabric characterized by raised designs
Other Words
  • brocade transitive verb
  • bro​cad​ed brō-ˈkā-dəd adjective
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting
broom
noun
ˈbrüm