BROKING


Meaning of BROKING in English

I. ˈbrōkiŋ, -kēŋ noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of broke (IV)

1. : brokerage 1

2. obsolete : pawnbroking ; sometimes : tricky or dishonest dealing

II. adjective

Etymology: from present participle of broke (IV)

1. obsolete : base-dealing : contemptible , grasping

2. : of or relating to brokerage

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