Broads, The Norfolk, are a series of inland lakes in the E. of Norfolkshire, which look like expansions of the rivers; they are favourite holiday resorts on account of the expanse of strange scenery, abundant vegetation, keen air, fishing and boating attractions.
Definition taken from The Nuttall Encyclopædia, edited by the Reverend James Wood (1907)
Broad Church * Brob`dingnag