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Dictionary Definition of broils
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broil [1] verb (t) 1. to cook by direct radiant heat, as on a gridiron or griller, or under an electric coil, gas grill or the like; grill. 2. to scorch; make very hot: His face had a broiled look. -- THOMAS KENEALLY, 1967. -- verb (i) 3. to be subjected to great heat. 4. to burn with impatience, etc. -- noun 5. something broiled. [ME brule ( n ), ? from OF bruiller burn, from LL verb, probably b. Gmc brand a burning and L ustulare burn a little (from urere burn)] |
