broacher
(ˈbrəʊtʃə(r))
Also 6–7 brocher.
[f. broach v. + -er1.]
1. One who broaches: chiefly in sense 6 of the vb.
| 1587 Fleming Contn. Holinshed III. 1555/2 Ballard..who was the first brocher of this treason. 1628 Earle Microcosm. xii. (Arb.) 33 A broacher of more newes then hogs⁓heads. 1674 N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 51 Our happy wonder of ingenuity, and best broacher of new light, Mr. Isa. Newton. 1710 Toland Refl. Sacheverell's Serm. 11 Pernicious Broachers of a Doctrine. 1886 G. Allen Darwin vi. 104 Among all broachers of new theories. |
† 2. A spit. Obs.
| 1700 Dryden Fables (1721) 157 On five sharp broachers rank'd the roast they turn'd. 1725 Pope Odyss. xiv. 91 Smoaking back the tasteful viands drew, Broachers and all. |
3. One who broaches holes.
| 1921 Dict. Occup. Terms (1927) §200 Broacher; broaching machinist; a driller who enlarges or smooths out core hole, a hole previously drilled, using a broach or reamer in a drilling machine. |