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 (brk), imp. & p. p. of Break.

Bro"ken (br"k'n), a. [From Break, v. t.] 1. Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish.

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