tr.v. broi·dered, broi·der·ing, broi·ders Archaic To ornament with needlework; embroider. [Alteration (influenced by Middle English broiden, braided) of Middle English brouderen, from Old French brosder, brouder; see EMBROIDER.] broider·y n. |
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