BROIL

I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French bruiller to burn, ~, modification of Latin ustulare to singe, from urere to burn Date: 14th century transitive verb to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat ; grill , intransitive verb to be subjected to great or oppressive heat , II. noun Date: 1563 the act or state of ~ing, III. verb see: broth Date: 15th century intransitive verb brawl , transitive verb em~ , IV. noun Date: 1525 a noisy disturbance ; tumult