abroach

American

[uh-brohch] / əˈbroʊtʃ /

adverb

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

The cask was set abroach.
astir; in circulation.

abroach British

/ əˈbrəʊtʃ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of abroach

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

Example Sentences

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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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