a spit, also a piercer ; whence to broach a cask. Kent, and N. Derived from the French.
·noun A spire rising from a tower. II. Broach ·noun A <<Spit>>. III. Broach ·noun To cause to begi...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
a pyramidical spire, from its being pointed like a broach or spit N. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
To fly up into the wind. It generally happens when a ship is carrying a press of canvas with the win...
The Sailor's Word-Book
To begin it. ...