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		Definition of broad arrow in English: broad arrownoun  A mark resembling a broad arrowhead, formerly used on British prison clothing and other government property.  Example sentencesExamples -  The interior of the butt plate has the impression of a broad arrow, indicating ownership by the British crown, along with an unknown maker's mark.
 -  The central design used was the East India Company's broad arrow and the stamps were first embossed in different colours - vermilion and white - before they were finally embossed in blue colour on white paper.
 -  No sign of any broad arrows or any chiselling that were originally on the posts.
 -  Recent finds include copper pins marked with the broad arrow of the Admiralty, copper sheathing, pan weights, musket balls, cannonballs and a sounding lead.
 -  It is marked with the broad arrow proclaiming it was once English government property.
 
    Definition of broad arrow in US English: broad arrownounbrôd ˈerō A mark resembling a broad arrowhead, formerly used on British prison clothing, Navy timber, and other government property.  Example sentencesExamples -  No sign of any broad arrows or any chiselling that were originally on the posts.
 -  Recent finds include copper pins marked with the broad arrow of the Admiralty, copper sheathing, pan weights, musket balls, cannonballs and a sounding lead.
 -  It is marked with the broad arrow proclaiming it was once English government property.
 -  The central design used was the East India Company's broad arrow and the stamps were first embossed in different colours - vermilion and white - before they were finally embossed in blue colour on white paper.
 -  The interior of the butt plate has the impression of a broad arrow, indicating ownership by the British crown, along with an unknown maker's mark.
 
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