broket en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of broken + bracket.
Meanings
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(informal) An angle bracket: either of the symbols < and > when used as an enclosing pair.
Electronic addresses, logins, and passwords are shown enclosed in brokets such as: . The brokets are not part of the addresses.
1999, Gary Allen, Resource guide for food writers, page 3:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brokets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |