v. t.
n. [ F. brouiller to disorder, from LL. brogilus, broilus, brolium, thicket, wood, park; of uncertain origin; cf. W. brog a swelling out, OHG. prōil marsh, G. brühl, MHG. brogen to rise. The meaning tumult, confusion, comes apparently from tangled undergrowth, thicket, and this possibly from the meaning to grow, rise, sprout. ] A tumult; a noisy quarrel; a disturbance; a brawl; contention; discord, either between individuals or in the state. [ 1913 Webster ]
I will own that there is a haughtiness and fierceness in human nature which will which will cause innumerable broils, place men in what situation you please. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To be subjected to the action of heat, as meat over the fire; to be greatly heated, or to be made uncomfortable with heat. [ 1913 Webster ]
The planets and comets had been broiling in the sun. Cheyne. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. cooked by direct exposure to radiant heat.
n. One who excites broils; one who engages in or promotes noisy quarrels. [ 1913 Webster ]
What doth he but turn broiler, . . . make new libels against the church? Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. Excessively hot;