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broil

1. broil \'bro.i(*)l\ vb [ME broilen, fr. MF bruler to burn, modif. of L 
   ustulare to s]inge, fr. ustus, pp. of urere to burn : to cook by direct 
   exposure to radiant heat : GRILL  : to become broiled 
2. broil n 1: the act or state of broiling  2: something broiled : GRILL 
3. broil vb [ME broilen, fr. MF brouiller to mix, broil, fr. OF brooilier], 
   fr. breu broth - more at BREWIS : EMBROIL  : BRAWL