broche

[ brohsh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

(in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn.

broché

[ broh-shey; French braw-shey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

, plural bro·chés [broh-, sheyz, b, r, aw-, shey].

a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing.

broché

/ brɔʃe; brəʊˈʃeɪ /

Origin of broche¹

1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; broach

Origin of broche²

1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

Origin of broche¹

C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see broach ¹

The collation of new books in cloth or broché should be done before cutting, provided they are issued to readers untrimmed.

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