▪ I. † emˈbroche, v.1 Obs. rare—1.
[f. prec.; or ad. OF. embrochier or med.L. embroc(h)āre.]
trans. = embrocate.
| 1575 Turberv. Bk. Venerie 367 Washing and embroching the dogges throate..with vinegar. |
▪ II. † emˈbroche, v.2 Obs. rare.
Also 7 embroach.
[f. en- + broche v.]
trans. To stitch on by way of ornament.
| 1611 Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. vii. vii. (1632) 228 Precious Gemmes, embroched in the Celebrating Vestures. 1697 Observ. Money & Coin 5 Besides precious Gems Embroach'd upon the Celebrating Vestments. |
▪ III. † emˈbroche, v.3 Obs.
In 5 enbroche.
[ad. F. embroche-r, f. en- (see en-) + broche broach n.1 spit.]
trans. To put on a skewer or spit.
| c 1420 Liber Cocorum (1862) 34 Kostyf of motone..Enbrochyd shal be. Ibid. 35 Fysshe thou schalle enbroche. |