Plural of brooch; decorative or functional pins worn on clothing, typically fastened with a clasp.
Plural of 'brooch,' from Old French 'broche' (pointed tool or spit). The s-plural is the standard English formation; the pronunciation changes to /ɪz/ after the ch sound.
Archaeological digs show that brooches are one of humanity's oldest jewelry forms—Celtic brooches from 2,000 years ago were so beautifully crafted that people still wear replicas today as authentic expressions of ancient artistry.
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