Broil, v. i. To be subjected to the action of heat, as meat over the fire; to be greatly heated, or to be made uncomfortable with heat.
The planets and comets had been broiling in the sun.
Cheyne.
Broil"er (&?;), n. One who excites broils; one who engages in or promotes noisy quarrels.
What doth he but turn broiler, . . . make new libels against the church?
Hammond.
Broil"er, n. 1. One who broils, or cooks by broiling.