Definitions

1. noun

a witty or humorous saying that is often used to convey a general truth or piece of advice

“The host ended the evening with a clever brocard that left everyone in stitches.”

2. noun

a short witty saying or phrase that is often used to make a point or illustrate a situation

“The writer used a series of brocards to make her argument more engaging and memorable.”

3. verb

to tell someone a witty or humorous saying that is often used to convey a general truth or piece of advice

“The teacher brocarded her students to be kind to one another and to always try their best.”