Definitions for broad-arrow

broad-arrow broad arrow

Broad-Arrow is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 158 anagrams from letters in broad-arrow (-aabdoorrrw).

Definitions for broad-arrow

noun

  1. a mark in the shape of a broad arrowhead, placed upon British government property.
  2. Archery. an arrow having an expanded head.
  3. Heraldry. pheon.

Origin of broad-arrow

1350-1400; Middle English brod arwe

Examples for broad-arrow

A broad arrow mark (perhaps a rough, merchant's mark) is rouletted onto the upper surface.

He took out a bit of chalk, and marked the broad arrow upon it; but our jugs were empty.

The spears were very heavy, and half barbed; and it is singular that three of them were marked with a broad arrow.

To prevent any mistake, Disease has marked him with her broad arrow.

They've got the broad arrow on them, and he is pointing to a jail.

Where the broad arrow has been impressed, everybody knows that that is royal property.

The people of England put the broad arrow of their Queen upon the Rebel rams.

But you care about your personal freedom, and you might be made to wear the broad arrow for your tricks on Somerset.'

Found his camp and a white gum marked with a broad arrow, but no water.

The mention of the broad arrow made him think it was high time for him to change his ground.

Word Value for broad-arrow
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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