broke2 (brok)

i.; pret. and pp. broked, ppr. broking. [Formed from broker, oker, like peddle from peddler, etc.; ME. broken ( broke, brook2 ), is not found in this sense. See broker and roker and brokage.] 1. To transact busine for another in trade; act as agent in buying and selling and other commercial busine ; carry on the busine of a broker.-21. To act as a go between or procurer in love matters; pimp. And brokes with all that can in such a suit Corrupt the tender honour of a maid. Shak., All's Well, iii. 5. We do want a certain nece ary woman to broke between them, Cupid said. Fanshawe. 31. To transact busine by means of an agent. But the gains of bargains are of a more doubtful nature; when men shall wait upon others' nece ity, broke by servants and instruments to draw them on,... and the like practices. Bacon, Riches.