Broilage
/ˈbrɔɪlɪdʒ/noun
The act or process of broiling, or food prepared by broiling.
Did you know?Broilage belongs to the same historical word-family as “boil”: older forms of broil could mean “to boil” or “seethe,” before narrowing toward cooking over direct heat.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhel-
“To swell, well up, or bubble; a reconstructed root associated with bursting or boiling movement.”
Classical Latin
Latin
bullīre
“To boil or bubble.”
Old French
Old French
bruillir
“To boil, seethe, or roast over a fire.”
Middle English
Middle English
broilen
“To cook over fire; also to burn or scorch.”
Early Modern English
English
broil
“To cook by direct radiant heat, especially on a grate or gridiron.”
Modern English
English
broilage
“The act of broiling or the resulting broiled food; an uncommon noun formed from “broil” with the suffix “-age.””
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