Broke (?), v. i. [See Broker, and cf. Brook.]

1.

To transact business for another.

[R.]

Brome.

2.

To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.

[Obs.]

We do want a certain necessary woman to broke between them, Cupid said. Fanshawe.

And brokes with all that can in such a suit Corrupt the tender honor of a maid. Shak.

 

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Broke (br&omac;k),

imp. & p. p. of Break.

 

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