Broach vs. brooch Broach is primarily a verb meaning (1) to bring up (a subject),or (2) to pierce in order to draw off liquid. Brooch is a noun referring to a large decorative pin or clasp. Some dictionaries list broach as a variant spelling of brooch, and the words do have related origins (in the Middle English broche, meaning pointed tool), but they are mostly kept separate in modern usage.
Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Gillibrand (/ËkÉªÉrstÉn ËdÊÉªláµ»brÃ¦nd/ KEER-stÉn JIL-É-brand; born December 9, 1966) is an American politician and the junior United States Senator from New York, in office since 2009.
The campaignâs first ad, âDaughter,â highlights Senator McCaskillâs background growing up in rural Missouri and her fight in the Senate to protect rural hospitals to ensure all of Missouri has access to quality health care. New Majority Forward Radio Ad: Claire McCaskill Is Working to Protect Rural Health Care.