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Broke
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Part of speech: noun (n.)
imp. & p. p. of Break.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
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.