abroach

[ uh-brohch ]

adverb

1. opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached:

   The cask was set abroach.

2. astir; in circulation.

abroach

/ əˈbrəʊtʃ /

adjective

1. postpositive (of a cask, barrel, etc) tapped; broached

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroach¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, abroach is from the Middle English word abroche. See a- ¹, broach

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroach¹

C14: from Old French abrochier from a- to + brochier to broach ¹

Example Sentences

To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap.

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Hast thou no friend to set thy mind abroach?

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Because When I came thence, a quarrel was abroach 179 Among them.

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The last cask of water was abroach on the very day the Hawk reached Saint John’s.

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Therefore, be sure, and get him amongst us at supper, and set the barrel abroach.

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